Drowning Prevention: Swimming Lessons Are Not Enough
A national survey from Safe Kids Canada shows 86% of Canadian parents believe swimming lessons are the best way to protect a child from...
Common Signs of Dyslexia and Four Strategies for Success
Although it is one of the most common learning disabilities affecting more than 5 million Canadians, there are still many misconceptions about dyslexia. Dr. Steve...
Celebrate Canada 150 with this campfire dessert
No campfire? No problem! This oven-baked dessert dip packs all the gooey chocolatey-marshmallow goodness of the classic fire pit treat, no flames required. Keep it traditional and dive in with graham crackers or achieve sweet-and-salty nirvana and enjoy with potato chips.
Talk to your kids about online privacy
Virtual gaming, social networking and online forums are an essential part of a child's life as they surf, post, play and learn. Yet many children don't understand some of the potential privacy pitfalls of these activities.
Spring Clean Your Grocery List – 20 Healthy Buys
There is an interesting correlation between what we buy at the grocery store and what we eat. It turns out if we buy bags of cookies and bottles of fruit punch, that is what we will ultimately find to eat and drink when hunger and thirst hits.
3 Life-Saving Skills You Need to Know
Learning simple skills that could save a loved one's life in an emergency is essential knowledge you'll never regret acquiring. Here are three skills every parent, young adult and older adult should have:
Struggling with Bed-Wetting
I was recently invited to an event hosted by the folks from GoodNites to have a bigger conversation around bed-wetting. It’s actually a topic that really interests me because I had a kid who really struggled with this – and I mean well into puberty.
Keep Kids Hydrated and Safe During a Heatwave
Are you Keeping Your Kids Cool? Young children are more susceptible to dehydration and becoming ill in hot weather than healthy adults. Children's bodies don't tend to cool down as efficiently which leaves them more at risk than during a summer heatwave.
Advice For My Thirteen Year Old Girls
Two of my real life daughters are ages 13 and 14. Out of respect for their privacy, I couldn’t possibly talk about their entrance into teenage-hood.
Keep Your Family Active Indoors and Out this Winter
Baby it’s cold outside! On days like today when the temperature is dipping below -20 with the wind chill it is smart to stay inside and keep warm, but just because it is winter, is no reason to hibernate completely!
Once a Week Take a Peek
Do you check your child regularly for head lice? Head lice prevention techniques and regular checks can help stop the spread of head lice....
5 New Years Resolutions You Should Make This Year
It will soon be the start of a New Year and time to get those New Years Resolutions formulated. Some say they are a...
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