The Revolutionary Rise of Gentle Parenting in 2025: Does It
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Gentle parenting is often misunderstood as permissive parenting, but the two are not the same. It sets boundaries with kindness and empathy.
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Backpacks, Body Shame and the Powerful Playground of Food Talk
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Food helps us feel energized, focused, strong, and satisfied, reminding us that eating should be a safe, flexible, and emotionally supported experience—not a test of willpower or worth.
Resilience in Motherhood: Celebrating Breastfeeding Month Through the Highs and
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Breastfeeding Month - a time to celebrate, support, and promote breastfeeding as an essential part of maternal and child health.
Fire Safety Lessons from a Terrifying Wildfire: How I Now
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Fire safety comes to life with Kidde’s Prepare. Plan. Practice — a free digital fire drill simulator that helps Canadians learn vital safety tips and practice their home escape plan. Using augmented reality and gamified learning, it turns fire education into an engaging experience for the whole family.
All in a Day’s Work: A Heartfelt Reflection on Parenting
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Parenting is often described as the hardest job in the world—and for good reason. For many, it’s also the most rewarding. But for those of us raising children while carrying the weight of intergenerational trauma, the journey becomes even more layered, emotional, and complex.
Importance and Advantage of Talking About Matrescence—And What Happens If
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Matrescence—the term originally coined by anthropologist Dana Raphael—describes the physical, emotional, hormonal, social, and psychological transition into motherhood. It’s as significant as adolescence, yet most moms don’t even hear the word until they’re deep in the trenches of sleep deprivation and self-doubt (*raises hand*). It takes teenagers years to move through this transition, yet we…
Long Awaited Provincial Funding for Life-Changing IVF is Coming to
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There are many reasons IVF is the next or only option for people to grow their families.
Healthy Beginnings Start with Skin-to-Skin Contact: 6 Tips for New
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One of the simplest, most impactful practices new families can adopt? Skin-to-skin contact.
Brain Injury Awareness 2025: Shining a Light on the Invisible
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Every year in March, Brain Injury Awareness Month is observed to bring much-needed attention to an often misunderstood and invisible public health issue—brain injury. This month serves as a vital reminder of the millions of people worldwide who live with the effects of traumatic or acquired brain injuries, as well as the loved ones and…
Beyond the Snow: Summer Fun for Kids on the Local
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Many think the local mountains can only be enjoyed during the Winter. Little do they know the local mountains come alive with outdoor activities for families during the warmer months. Offering a wide range of activities from fun adventures to educational experiences there is something for everyone to enjoy. Enjoy a staycation and take a…
Unplugged Canada: A Commitment to Protecting Childhood in the Digital
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Unplugged Canada is a grassroots movement aimed at educating parents about the risks of early smartphone use and inspiring a collective commitment to restoring childhood. To do this, they aim to reduce children's exposure to smartphones and prioritize their mental health by helping parents make more informed decisions about when to introduce technology into their…
Menstrual Hygiene Day: Guiding Young Girls Through Early Periods with
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Each year on May 28, the world marks Menstrual Hygiene Day, a time dedicated to breaking taboos, raising awareness, and promoting safe and healthy practices around menstruation. While much of the conversation often centers on teenagers and adult women, an important and often overlooked group also needs support—young girls who start menstruating early. For some…
Digital Device Check-in
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In January of last year, a series of actions aimed at enhancing student safety and well-being concerning digital technology was initiated by the provincial government. The integration of personal digital devices (PDDs) into classrooms has been a topic of significant discussion, as technology becomes increasingly embedded in daily life. The COVID-19 pandemic acted as a…
Charitable Impact Launches Charitable Allowance to Help Kids Learn Generosity
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A fun digital tool empowering parents to teach kids the joy of charitable giving and smart money habits. Charitable Impact, Canada's most accessible donor-advised fund platform, has launched Charitable Allowance, a new tool that helps youth learn about giving back while building financial literacy. Designed to help make it easier for parents to raise socially…
Understanding Cesarean Section Awareness: Empowering Parents Through Education and Choice
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Every April, International Cesarean Awareness Month (ICAM) shines a vital spotlight on cesarean sections (C-sections), aiming to inform, support, and empower parents with knowledge about this common but often misunderstood surgical birth procedure. With C-sections accounting for a significant percentage of births worldwide, it's crucial that families understand when they are necessary, the potential risks…
National Oral Health Month: A Smile Worth Celebrating
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Each year, National Oral Health Month provides an essential reminder of the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene and the impact it has on our overall health. Celebrated in various countries around the world at different times of the year, this month-long observance aims to promote better oral care practices and create awareness about oral…
Babyhood – the real salad days
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Babies don’t know how good they have it. Especially when their parents invite guests over for dinner. Babies get to suck their toes at the dinner table. No one else gets to suck their toes at the dinner table. Babies get to stare at people.
Interesting Interview with Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg author of Lighthouse Parenting.
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Lighthouse parenting isn't a trend. Trends are temporary fascinations that often react to prior ones–like you mentioned, helicopter parenting arose and in response free-range parenting emerged.
The Power of Friendship: Helping Kids Navigate Social Challenges
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Friendship is one of the most vital aspects of childhood, influencing how children connect, communicate, and navigate social situations. However, building and maintaining friendships can be challenging—many children experience loneliness, exclusion, or conflict with their peers. This struggle lies at the heart of Pink Shirt Day. Each year, on the last Wednesday of February, children…
Pink Shirt Day: Spreading Kindness and Standing Against Bullying
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It’s that day again. Every year, on the last Wednesday of February we wear our Pink Shirts for Pink Shirt Day! Who would have thought that two teenage boys from Nova Scotia could start such a profound movement?! How did Pink Shirt Day begin? In 2007, David Shepherd and Travis Price witnessed a bullying incident…
Middle children most co-operative sibling, says Brock co-led research
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“We found co-operative characteristics averaged highest in middle-born children followed by youngest child, then oldest child, then children who had no siblings,” he says.
The Sound of a Hug: A Mother’s Perspective on Huggies’
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Inspired by mom’s hug, Huggies Sound of a Hug is a new, FREE online tool where moms can input their heart rate to create a custom sleep track for baby – and there are over 50,000 outputs available! The maternal sounds aim to calm baby and aid in development.
National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: Promoting Prevention and Empowering Lives
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Cervical cancer remains a significant global health concern, yet it is one of the most preventable and treatable forms of cancer when detected early.
Showing Your Child How to Make and Keep Friends
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Preschool and kindergarten years are when children begin to make connections outside of their immediate family, taking small steps towards independence. It is also when they learn to make and keep friends.
