Why it’s better to NOT have a routine with young babies
There’s nothing like a good routine. We hear all the time how children need routine to feel safe and secure. Especially during times of stress, routines bring us all comfort and familiarity. These are...
View ArticleIn Honour of Single Parent Families
This blog is part of our 2014 series marking the 20th Anniversary of the International Year of the Family – celebrating all families in our community and beyond… I asked a friend of mine, a long-time...
View ArticleFood Safety: “You put WHAT in the marinade?”
As you know, I tend to share things with you as they come up – just my thing. So this time, the item residing in my craw happens to be on the topic of food safety, or more specifically: safe … Continue...
View ArticleSurviving Postpartum Day 3: I Wish I Knew
Back and forth and back and forth in the rocking chair, babe in arms, singing You Are My Sunshine in monotone whilst bawling my eyes out for an entire day – that was my postpartum day 3. Or was it …...
View ArticleTop 5 reasons why breastfeeding rocks (that have nothing to do with health)
I love that breastfeeding comes with tons of health-related perks, but there so many other awesome reasons why breastfeeding rocks. Here’s my own personal top 5 list – leave us a comment and add your...
View ArticleFinding “ME” time as a parent… Is it really possible?
Why is it the moment nature desperately calls or your best friend rings from overseas after months without connection, or you are toe deep into that warmly filled bathtub one of your toughest weeks...
View ArticleThe Circle of Giving Back
Growing up in the 1970-80’s, I don’t remember intentional “Pay it forward” days or knocking on doors for community food drives, but I do remember participating with both Brownies and Girl Guides. We...
View ArticleGet Outside for Goodness’ Sake
I was supposed to write a blog promoting the idea of getting outside to play. So, here goes: Go outside and play. Blog’s done. :) Yeah, but when have I ever stopped at just four words? (LOL!) That and...
View ArticleDon’t forget the D- vitamin D!
As you sip your morning coffee, blurry eyed from a near sleepless night with your little one, something tweaks your memory about having read something about vitamin D. You know it was in one of those...
View ArticleLearning to be a lifesaver, not just for the professionals
We’ve all had a child get hurt, and it’s often followed by these words “I turned my back for 5 seconds.” And it’s true, accidents happen, very quickly. We know we won’t be able to save our kids from...
View ArticleCrying came naturally to my first born
Suddenly I could hear the car radio clearly for the first time in months. I glanced back with hesitation not wanting to disrupt this new found peace: he was awake, but not crying. This was a small...
View ArticleThe SECRET to blended families revealed! (Brady Bunch style)
This blog is the last in our 2014 series celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the International Year of the Family. ♫ “Here’s the story…of a lovely lady…who was bringing up three very lovely...
View ArticleGetting to the bottom of newborn stool
During your baby’s first year, you can expect to change about 2,500 diapers. It can be difficult to keep up with Junior’s bowel movements! Likely you’ve even stopped blaming the dog and started...
View ArticleWhat every parent needs to know about CONSTIPATION
Let’s all agree that constipation isn’t the greatest – especially for kids. It’s also not the most comfortable topic to talk about, although I’m pretty sure we all know that having a happy bowel is...
View ArticleA New Year’s challenge to all parents: Hands-free parenting!
I hereby issue a New Year’s challenge - “Parents everywhere: Put down your phones!” Nobody’s perfect. We all do things that aren’t going to win us any parenting awards. I believe that (and maybe this...
View ArticleBabywearing a bundle of benefits
My first baby cried frequently. We spent many of our early days cuddling together on the couch. Actually, who am I kidding…it was more like pacing the halls, rocking in the glider until it squeaked,...
View ArticleTop 5 Secrets to Parenting Bliss
Got your attention, huh? LOL :) Ahhhh – the ever elusive blissful parenting experience. After almost 20 years of nursing, over a decade as a parent and the better part of that decade devoted to...
View ArticleAre you contributing to mealtime mania?
I recently delivered a presentation to a group of parents with young children on ‘mealtime mania’–the name says it all. Parents were worried that their toddlers were not eating enough, were refusing to...
View ArticleBiting: Teaching your children to express emotions in non-hurtful ways
Well, I must confess I am a HUGE Modern Family fan!! This show has me laughing and crying all in the span of 30 minutes. I can relate to it every week. Sometimes I feel like they have hidden cameras...
View ArticleBiting: How to manage it in the moment
Earlier this week I was writing about why toddlers bite and I shared some tips you can use to help your child express their feelings in a more appropriate way. To recap… tips include you being a:...
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