What do all those names really mean? Now – before baby arrives – is the time to do your research It may seem like a far-off event, but before you know it, your new baby will be exploring the […]
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No time like the present
Here are four reasons why COVID-19 shouldn’t stop you from opening an RESP When it comes to opening an RESP for your child, earlier is better – with some savvy parents starting to save even before their child is […]
Is baby ready for solids?
Here are the top tips for transitioning your baby from formula to solids For new parents, it may seem overwhelming to begin transitioning your baby to solid foods. When making the leap from formula to solids, there are many questions […]
Preventing food allergies
Here’s how to separate fact from fiction, writes Dr. Paul Roumeliotis In the past, it was recommended that parents wait until babies were older than one year before feeding them certain highly allergenic foods, like eggs, fish, or berries, especially […]
Getting fit after baby
Fitness guru – and mother of four – Nikki Clarke helps get you in shape postpartum Daily movement is one of the most important things humans can do to keep themselves both physically and mentally strong, and this especially rings […]
‘My child is always sick’
The average child attending daycare will be sick a dozen times in the first year Typically, as kids begin school or daycare, parents notice that their child is seemingly always sick. This is a very common complaint, and in […]
Spotting dyslexia early
Here’s how to recognize the signs of a learning disability Sometimes the signs of a learning disability like dyslexia are easy to spot, and sometimes they’re not. According to a recent study conducted by Dyslexia Canada, only 30 percent […]
Choking hazards are everywhere
Prevention is best when it comes to choking and safety Babies and young children can choke on virtually any object. Tragically, children have died from choking on things such as small balls, tiny toys, balloons, and plants. Babies and […]
Inspired by love
An Orleans mother and grandmother makes colourful – and useful – creations from her home A few years ago, Laurie Violini’s daughter and her friends were all starting families. “It seemed everywhere I looked, there were babies and toddlers,” […]
I’m with you
More and more Ottawa parents are choosing midwives to attend the births of their babies, and for excellent reason, Tracey Tong writes When Meghan Good found out she was expecting her first child, she immediately knew she wanted a […]