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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Ho!Ho!Ho! It’s time to celebrate and enjoy the holidays with good friends and family. As a parent, it’s sometimes hard to honour your children’s sleep needs and still enjoy all that the season has to offer. Here are some ideas, suggestions and information for you to consider: 1) Sleep is actually a BASIC need. Would [...]
By now, we’ve probably all heard of, or read the book Go The F–k to Sleep by Adam Mansbach. It’s no wonder this spoof of a children’s book was such a success; not only does it make you laugh, it also addresses one of the most frustrating parenting challenges: a baby’s unwillingness or inability to [...]
The winter is upon us which, among other things, means that eating seasonally becomes a little bit more challenging. Eating right for the season is important for many reasons but number one is the positive impact it can have on your health. Since it’s more challenging to find fresh, seasonal ingredients in the winter, Together [...]
I heard one of the parents at my child’s daycare talking about her daughter having lice. How should handle this? I’m worried my son might get it. Most daycares and schools have policies to inform all parents as soon as there is an outbreak of lice, explains Marg Milburn, a public health nurse with Horizon [...]
I have two boys under five and for some reason, getting them to play outside is a nightmare! They always prefer to read, watch movies or do crafts rather than get fresh air. What can I do to get them out of the house without a fight? First of all, when encouraging your children to [...]
How can I keep my child’s consumption under control this Halloween? It’s nowhere near the expense of Christmas but how can I keep my child’s expectations about costumes and decorations under control? In another form of consumption altogether, how can I keep them from gorging on candy? Keeping children happy and balancing their expectations is [...]