To get our kids to eat vegetables, we parents have been known to resort to all manner of creative strategies: the choo-choo and airplane method…
Category: Family Health & Wellness
Did you know that many kids who struggle with reading might actually have trouble seeing clearly? Vision problems are more common than you might think,…
You can build independence and a sense of responsibility in your kids—from toddlers to tweens—by assigning them age-appropriate chores. It’s my four-year-old’s job to put…
Every day, children (and adults) bump their heads—on the playground, during a game, or just while out and about. Sometimes, what seems like a small…
As summer draws nearer and the weather gets warmer, many of us spend more time outdoors with our families. With this time of year come…
While we head into summer break with our children and teens out of school for at least two months, it means their independence and desire…
Having previously walked 20 km at Challenge for Life each year in honour of her mom, Melanie Crichton was looking for a new way to…
There’s a reason childbirth has another name: labour. You’ve worked so hard to deliver your baby. You have also spent nine months growing a whole…
If you are like most parents, you are looking for toys that are not only fun but are either educational or help with overall development.…
Every day of our lives there are experiences that challenge our mind and emotions. Situations, environments, and tasks large and small threaten to shake our…