“Most parents do not ask about discipline because they are so far from the mindset that discipline should even exist anymore,” Judy Trickett, a daycare provider based in Ontario, explains of her experience. Judy’s blog “What Do I Know? I’m Just the Babysitter” is a humourous, often sarcastic series of stories based on her daily [...]
By Theresa Albert, nutritionist and founder of www.myfriendinfood.com But the government regulates the information on the label, right? I mean, they can’t put it on there if it isn’t true! There are things you need to know about what’s missing or misleading on a food label that could be affecting your health. Knowing what to [...]
My four-month-old daughter is physically ready to start eating solid foods but breastfeeding is still going well and I think I want to delay the introduction of solids a little longer. Is there any advantage or disadvantage to waiting a little longer? How do I know when I should start feeding them real food? There [...]
Three mothers share their experience and advice for ‘baby number two’ “Be prepared for fits of rage and jealousy,” warned a friend of Vanessa Shields’ (Windsor, ON) when prepping her for her second child. Vanessa, mother to Jett (5) and Miller (3), felt reprimanded by her well-meaning friends and family when announcing that she was [...]
A wellness coach and first-time mom offer their tips for making fitness a top priority during one of the busiest times of your life. Having a newborn baby is filled with challenges and along with the endless concerns for their baby’s well being, most new mothers also have a nagging desire to get back into [...]
Recycle… Clothes Old books and magazines Toys and furniture your children have outgrown or don’t use The first step to going green this spring is to recycle all the old stuff you no longer use. Take these items to a second hand store so that someone else can make use of them rather than throwing [...]
It’s harder to stay active during the winter months but you still have to do it! As a friendly reminder for you and your family, here are the three factors of fitness that you and your children should keep in mind to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Cardio Cardiovascular exercise is an important aspect for active [...]
Part of getting your children ready for school again after the holidays (whether they’re going back to pre-school or they’re starting their first year of kindergarten) is to get them used to quiet time. After a full two weeks of running around and irregular schedules, it can be helpful to gradually transition your child back [...]
What is a good age to start setting New Year’s resolutions with my child? Setting a New Year’s resolution is no different from setting a goal. Teaching your children to work toward a SMART goal or New Year’s resolution is something you can do from the time they’re in preschool. Just remember that the resolutions [...]