Getting kids excited about a Plant-Based Diet!
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We have asked Carleigh Bodrug from PlantYou some questions about getting younger kids excited about plant-based foods.
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Important! Top 10 hiding places for ticks and where to
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Summertime is the perfect time to be outside, and bush-whacking is a great childhood activity. Kids love getting out there and exploring the woods, building forts, picking up sticks...but there is one danger out there to be aware of. Ticks! They're small but carry many diseases. If you're in an area with wild deer, be…
Teach Your Kids the Importance of Dental Health With These
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At a young age, the little ones are not too conscious about their dental health. They resist toothbrushing, fear the dentist, and love sweets. These things can contribute to life-long problems, which could have been easily avoided if parents are more mindful. Here are some of the best activities that can teach kids the importance…
Powerful Meditation – Becoming Wholeheartedly Ourselves
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Meditation - By learning to observe the changing nature of our mind and body we have the potential to gain a profound and life-changing self-knowledge, a deep inner knowing that can lead to enduring peace. Is facing the unruly mind sometimes daunting? Yes. But in time we begin to see the impermanent flow of thought,…
LUMP Reminds Women to Check for Lumps This Mother’s Day
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LUMP Foundation, a new Vancouver-based non-profit, has invented a novel way of empowering women and reminding everyone about the lifesaving importance of early breast cancer detection. In recognition of Mother’s Day, LUMP has created a limited edition, bouclé blend pillow in the prettiest pink, reminiscent of fluffy Spring cherry blossoms. It will only be available from April…
Essential Self-Care in 2022: Beyond Bubble Baths
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It’s pretty clear that our definition of what we consider to be self-care has shifted immensely over the past two years. Yes, there was a time when scheduling a pedicure or drawing a nice bath would cut it, but in today’s uncertain times, self-care has taken on a deeper meaning.
How the Pandemic Has Affected Head Lice Outbreaks and 3
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Although cases have declined, and head lice may not be on the minds of parents and teachers, they should be. We know that head lice outbreaks will boom on the other side of Covid. In fact, head lice infestations will be on the rise like never before.
Understanding the 7 Ways Our Kids Experience Toxic Shame
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What Is Toxic Shame? Shame has its roots in punishment. Punishment was the default method for handling “misbehaviour” in previous generations. If we grew up with shame, it’s important to recognize what it is and do our own work to stop the cycle. The definition of Toxic Shame, according to webMD: Toxic shame is a feeling…
Important News! Have you heard of Radon Testing?
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This just came out from @health-canada and should be taken seriously. This winter due to cold weather and complying with COVID-19 public health measures, we are all spending more times indoors. Health Canada is encouraging Canadians to test their homes for Radon.
Pandemic Parenting: What Happens If We Can’t Agree On Whether
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The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has forced parents to make a number of challenging decisions, and most recently, the predicament as to whether or not they should vaccinate their child. These decisions become more difficult still when it comes to parents who share the duties and responsibilities of raising their child though they are separated or…
4 Tried and Tested: Tips From a Do-It-All Mom to
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The impact of this past year has been different for everyone. But there are common threads among many of us: we felt more stressed, more anxious and we became more sedentary. A study released in April 2021, found that Canadian adults who were struggling with stress and anxiety related to the pandemic were less likely to…
Stress Is a Feminist Issue
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Excerpted from When Women Rise: Everyday Practices to Strengthen Your Mind, Body, and Soul by Dr. Michele Kambolis
Kids & Company Launches Canada’s First Child Care Facility for
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e-sponsored child care in Canada, has launched the first child care partnership for women engaging in recovery at EHN Canada’s Edgewood Treatment Centre, a mental health and addiction treatment facility in Nanaimo, B.C
Canada’s First Maternity Leave Program Invests in Mothers
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If my first maternity leave challenged me, my second maternity leave rocked me to the core.
Canada approves Pfizer vaccine for ages 5-11
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Health Canada has approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children aged five to 11, the department announced Friday. The announcement means that elementary school children will be able to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Previously, only kids aged 12 and up were eligible.
Amazing Strategies To Deal With Teaching Kids About Halloween Candy
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I remember Halloween vividly as a child. It was like Christmas on steroids. A magical day where people give away candy. I just couldn’t understand it, why would they give it away? It was so delicious and sweet. For many children, Halloween is a favourite holiday. It also presents an opportunity for kids to learn…
5 powerful things you can do to boost your child’s
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This generation of parents has become so much more aware of the importance of our children’s mental health. The pandemic has intensified that awareness with many of us and our kids struggling with their mental health for the first time. While we might realize how important it is to take care of our emotional well-being,…
5 Tips for Combating Anxiety Empathetically and Effectively
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t’s been a challenging two years for many families, and there has been an increase in and mental health disorders in children and adults as they navigate an entirely unknown way of life. Prior to the pandemic, 1 in 5 Canadians experienced a mental health disorder or anxiety this has only been exacerbated by the…
Body Image For Boys: The Forgotten Ones
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There have also been notable increases in eating disorders in boys, particularly in athletes. It is estimated that 1 in 3 individuals diagnosed with an eating disorder is male. This percentage may actually be much higher as eating disorders in boys & men can present differently than girls and their behaviours may be seen as…
Pelvic Floor Health: the low-down
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Let’s get real: sneezing when you pee and painful intercourse are not usually topics that women are in a rush to discuss. But the reality is, pelvic floor dysfunction affects one in three Canadian women; a change commonly brought on by childbearing and menopause. But if you thought looking after your pelvic floor meant doing…
10 Helpful Tips For You and Your Child with Back-To-School
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September is known as a very stressful month for parents and kids, so let’s make a plan to reduce the stressors and lower the anxiety in your home. Here are 10 tips to help your children get over it.
Feeling tired? Increase your energy levels by choosing the right
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Did you know, many people live their daily lives without enough iron in their system, and perhaps they don’t even know it? Having low ferritin (protein that stores iron) levels is fairly common, in fact, studies have shown that up to 25% of the world’s population suffers from low iron and that up to 8%…
Healthier Options for Summer Snacks On-the-Go
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Summer gets really busy for many families with lots of activities like day-camps, time at the pool or beach, and road trips. These activities leave kids especially hungry and asking for extra snacks, and it can be hard to keep up with their appetites! Here are some healthier snack ideas.
Keep children cool! Protect your child from extreme heat
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Extreme heat, and heat related illnesses, are especially dangerous for infants and young children. Here are some tips from Health Canada to manage in the heat.
