If you're thinking of having another baby, you know from experience that a bit of advance planning goes a long way. What you may not know is that nutrition for conception is as important as nutrition during pregnancy, according to Lory Hayon, medical nutritionist and registered … [Read more...] about Making A Baby: Nutrition for Conception
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Storyland Yoga
I recently gathered my kids and watched "Storyland Yoga" by Playful Planet. It's a DVD showcasing yoga moves geared towards kids by incorporating animation and storytelling along with live action of kids doing the yoga moves themselves All I can say is that this DVD was an … [Read more...] about Storyland Yoga
Do Thumb-Sucking and Pacifiers Ruin Kids’ Teeth?
Since both of my boys sucked their thumbs, I've been aware of the effects of thumb-sucking and pacifier use on the development of children's teeth. When we first started taking our children to a dentist, the staff reinforced the importance of my boys transitioning out of this … [Read more...] about Do Thumb-Sucking and Pacifiers Ruin Kids’ Teeth?
Managing Family Care
Taking care of your family is an immense responsibility. When that responsibility involves providing care for both children, and elderly parents, it becomes infinitely more challenging. The unique demands placed on caregivers in these situations often begin to wear on their … [Read more...] about Managing Family Care
No, We’re Not Nuts About Nut Allergies
It's a sad but true fact of life - unless we've been in any situation, we're never likely to be able to understand it. That's the way it is with nut allergies; people who don't suffer from them or who are not close to anyone who's allergic to nuts just don't seem to understand … [Read more...] about No, We’re Not Nuts About Nut Allergies
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to