Stuck in traffic—or waiting at the doctor’s office—with a wailing baby? The drawings from the new book MoiMoi: Look at me! will entertain your baby and maybe, just maybe, stop tears They’re more than just aesthetically pleasing shapes—these […]
As a new parent, you probably rely on getting out with your baby to keep your sanity. This winter has been a double-whammy – both the pandemic and the snow have been keeping us indoors more than we’d like.\With a […]
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 […]
Have a newborn? Establish those good habits now, Laurie Warren writes Parenting can be amazing and a gift and most parents wouldn’t trade it for the world. Yet the truth is, parenting can also be difficult, exhausting, and fraught […]
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 […]
Spending more time around the house during the pandemic? It’s an opportunity for parents and guardians to teach their children, writes Dr. Michael Ungar […]
Spending time in a backyard green space is good for kids of all ages, and can relieve stress and anxiety due to COVID-19, writes Kris Kiser You don’t have to go far to experience nature. It actually starts right outside […]
A common problem that affects children in daycare and school, lice can quickly be spread to whole families, Carolina Surma writes […]
Author of Manners and Me: An EasyPeasy Guide for Kids and the Grown-Ups Who Love Them, Nancy Dorrier gives the lowdown on minding your Ps and Qs Learning good manners is important because it helps us in our relationships and […]
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 […]
When you’re pregnant, food safety is more important than ever because you and your unborn baby are at an increased risk of foodborne illness or food poisoning. Your immune system is weakened, making it harder to fight off infections and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
As joyful as having a new baby can be, it also has its challenges When you have a new baby, the lack of sleep and a demanding schedule can leave you feeling worn out. One important way to help protect […]
Here are five ways outdoor play supports healthy child development It’s no surprise that time outdoors is important for a healthy lifestyle for children, but did you know that it also contributes to their development? While it’s important to follow public […]
Imaginative play helps kids to grow. Here’s how It’s important for kids to have imaginative playtime everyday, according to The Genius of Play, a non-profit initiative whose mission is to educate parents and caregivers about the benefits of play and to inspire families […]
Here’s how to keep your kids safe from electrical harm at home From gates on stairs to locks on cabinet doors, parents do their best to keep their children safe from in-home dangers, but one that is often overlooked […]
It’s a scorcher out there. Is your toddler drinking enough water? Bryan Sarlitt asks the big question If you feel like your family doesn’t drink enough water throughout the day, you’re not alone. In fact, a recent survey found […]
Here are five health benefits you might not have known, Kris Kiser writes Now that spring is here, have you ever considered how our green spaces contribute to your child’s health? Studies show that green space and landscaping contribute to […]
Parents, help your preteens discover their talents, Dan Scott writes In her book, Teach Your Children Well, child psychologist and Madeline Levine says that discovering one’s sense of self is the primary task of elementary children. By the time a […]
Being prepared is the key to helping your daughter handle her first period Your daughter’s first period can be an exciting time for her, but it can also be a little scary. Everyone’s period is different, so being properly equipped […]
Heading off to post-secondary school is an exciting time, but it can also be stressful.
A recent report by the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer revealed an unmet need to better understand how cancer manifests itself among adolescents and young adults.
No one welcomes a cancer diagnosis, but for adolescents and young adults it’s particularly traumatic.
The lessons Jon Willing’s mother taught him as a child carry on decades later in his young son, Miles Sometimes the most subtle, practical lessons from your childhood best inform your success in parenthood. I’m talking about the kind of […]
On a cold, dark night a few years back, columnist Chris Hunt comes face to face with special lessons learned from his mother Oct 17, 2016 I’m laying on my son’s bedroom floor, holding his hand as he […]
When I was young, I came into possession of a worn copy of the Faber Book of Reportage. Nestled within its brittle pages, I found a most intriguing instance of creative parenting, dating back some 500 years. It was a […]
During the pandemic, entertainment is sometimes just a hop, skip – or LRT ride – away In all the years I’ve been writing about the Confederation Line, I never guessed I’d be joy-riding the LRT system simply for something to […]
With nowhere to go, columnist Chris Hunt finds himself right where he belongs – with the people he loves Years ago, I read an autobiography of a New Zealander who decided city living was no longer what it was […]
