I am not generally a fan of chick flicks or cheesy comedies. So when I got the invitation to the pre-screening of What to Expect When You’re Expecting (Courtesy of the lovely people at First Response) let’s just say I didn’t expect much… I was pleasantly surprised at how well the star-studded cast did though! [...]
May is child care recognition month in British Columbia. Child care providers from across the province were awarded on May 11th for their dedication to quality care and to the immensely important service that they offer families in BC. Award categories included: licensed care, Aboriginal providers, innovation and local governments that have demonstrated leadership in [...]
Thinking about breast feeding? Do you need support or do you have questions? Check out this video… La Leche League might be able to help you out.
Multi Lingual Kids teaches new languages to children, starting at birth and up to 8 years old. They do this through fun games and activities and say that it improves self esteem, social skills and more! What do you think?
A touchy subject that I didn’t know much about. I was happy to get a little more info from one of the oldest cord blood programs in Canada.
Interview chat with Helen from the Bayview and Sheppard RMT clinic. Great info about how massage can help you while pregnant and after. Ever had a pre- or post- natal massage? How much did it help? Share your comments below!
Together Magazine had a blast attending the Baby Time Show in Toronto this Friday! (Can you tell from the photo to the left in the over-sized baby chair?) We got a ton of information from so many different people; all in an effort to better inform you and write about what’s most important to young [...]
The first-ever Canadian daycare to meet the “Living Building Challenge” (an eco-friendly building standard) has been opened in Burnaby, British Columbia. UniverCity Child Care Centre is adjacent to the Simon Fraser University Campus and cares for children of students, faculty and staff. The facility is an open-plan space that feels more like a home than [...]
Based on this article from the Greater Good: The Science of Meaningful Life. We’ve heard about all the benefits that daycare has for children: socialization, a head start for kindergarten, etc. But there are more benefits for moms as well. A study done earlier this year by Chicago-based sociologist Mario Small, indicates that the benefits [...]
