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…

8 Valentine’s Gifts That Won’t Give Your Child a Sugar

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Use Valentine’s Day, the day of love, to get creative, focus on your child’s interests, and discover ways to step away from devices and have fun.

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.

The Power of Connection: Strengthening Bonds in Neurodivergent Parenting

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Relationships are at the core of our human experience. We connect, make friends, and often make life-changing decisions based on our bonds with others. But as parents, have we ever stopped to evaluate our relationship with our own children? Children don’t come with a parenting manual; they arrive in our lives, and we do our…

Is the Holiday Season Impacting Your Mental Health? Here are

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For some reason, the holidays always have a way of sneaking up on us. Then, before we know it, we get buried with an endless to-do list. seem to sneak up on us, and before we realize it, we’re buried under an endless to-do list. Here are 3 things to think about to determine if…

Six Wellness-Inspired Holiday Gifts for Kids: Meaningful Ideas to Spark

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The holiday season often brings excitement over the latest gadgets and trendy toys. While these gifts can be thrilling in the moment, they may miss the opportunity to offer something truly meaningful: the gift of connection and wellness. This year, why not choose presents that inspire kids to recharge, connect, and grow? Thoughtful gifts like…

BC Families Face Long Drives for Critical Childcare

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How Ronald Macdonald House eases the travel burden When a child becomes critically ill, no parent is prepared for the emotional and physical toll it takes. With only 16 specialized children’s hospitals in Canada, parents not only face the stress of their child’s health battle but also the challenge of long-distance travel to access the…

The Best Ways to Ensure Your Kids Eat Less Sugar

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As parents, we all want what’s best for our kids—especially when it comes to their health. Butwith sugary snacks and processed foods lurking at every turn, keeping their sugar intake incheck can feel like a full-time job. As a dad of two and a food entrepreneur, I totally get it. Not only am I focused…

National Bullying Prevention Month: Understanding the Impact and Promoting Change

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October marks National Bullying Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the harmful effects of bullying and uniting communities to prevent it. Bullying remains a significant issue affecting children, adolescents, and even adults across various settings. It can take many forms, including physical aggression, verbal harassment, social exclusion, and cyberbullying. The effects of…

Is Outdoor Risky Play The Secret to Healthier Kids?

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Think back to a favourite childhood play memory. Chances are, it took place outdoors and involved a small element of risk—whether playing near a stream, climbing trees or enjoying a game of street hockey. Little did you realize it at the time, but this very activity played a crucial role in supporting your development. In…

Helpful Annual Family Resource Guide 2024

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Breathe easy: doctors share tips to protect your family’s health

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Taking steps to protect your family’s health at home is a natural instinct. If there’s mold, you clean it. If you have a pest infestation, you remove them. But, there's a major pollutant commonly used in homes across Canada that increases risks to health that not enough people are aware of: gas. Across North America,…

What to expect and how to help your child through

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Adolescence is a time when youth typically want to fit in with their peers and be seen as similar to their peers. Yet, when adolescents don’t understand the changes their bodies are going through during puberty, many are left feeling different from their peers, and worry that they are not “normal.” The truth is that…

When Does “Clean Eating” Go Too Far? with Dr. Edward

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Eating disorders and disordered eating thrive in secrecy, so detecting them in your children and teens can often be difficult. However, there are signs and clues to be on the lookout for as a parent.

Important Update: Early prevention program improves child mental health and

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Findings from the Children’s Health Policy Centre’s (CHPC) scientific evaluation of the program Nurse-Family Partnership have shown that it improved maternal-reported child language and mental health at age two years.

6 Ways to Nurture Children’s Mental Health

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In today's fast-paced and challenging world, it is essential for parents to prioritize their children's mental health. The well-being of children directly impacts their overall development, academic performance, and future success.

Can Diet Really Affect Your Child’s Behaviour?

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Have you heard the saying ‘You’re only as happy as your saddest child’? It’s not the most uplifting phrase but it may hold a lot of truth. If your child is struggling with behavioural and mental health challenges, you are likely in the struggle too. For kids, these struggles can be encountered at all ages…

The Great Start of Smile Organic

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Smile Organic Co. is the brainchild of naturopath Delphine Boillot, a former corporate lawyer and mother-of-three who founded the company 6 years ago when she couldn't find a healthy and nutritious milk alternative for her children. Along the way, Boillot was joined by two other health-conscious mothers: dentist and surgeon Sophie Godbout, who has a…

Helpful new book series to help parents navigate meltdowns, picky

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Taylor the Toucan, a relatable character for many children dealing with everyday challenges, is the star of the book series filled with positive parenting tips. Each story focuses on familiar family issues, and incorporates educational tips, parenting techniques, and simple-yet-effective strategies along the way. The storyline allows kids to feel connected to an everyday dilemma…

3 Tips to Ensure Sun Rays Are The Only Thing

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Many people do not realize that some common vacation activities can be potential health hazards, even if you are going on an all-inclusive vacation at a five-star resort. While most travel-related conditions such as Traveler’s Diarrhea, Hepatitis A or B are usually not serious, they could definitely put a damper on your vacation plans! The…

Exciting News: The 2023 Family Resource Guide is here!!!

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It's hard to believe it's already March and you may be anxiously awaiting Spring, like me. It's coming soon and so are the activities, Spring Break, and Summer Break. Our Family Resource Guide was put together to provide you with lists of businesses that can help you connect with the businesses you need to talk…

Could Your Child’s Reading Difficulty be Dyslexia?

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Children learn to read at their own pace but if your child is struggling to make significant progress compared to their peers, it may be possible they have a reading problem called dyslexia. According to Mayo Clinic, “Dyslexia is a learning disorder that involves difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and learning how…

Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free, and other diet restrictions during the holidays

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The holidays are known as a time to indulge. But what if you or a family member need to follow a specific diet for health reasons? What do you do to still share in the holiday treats without breaking your recommended diet restrictions? Here are a few healthy alternatives to fill the sweet-tooth craving while…

Parent Profile: Amazing Megan Lammam brings a mindful practice for

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We had the privilege of interviewing Megan Lammam and adding her to our Parent Profiles. Megan is an author, poet, and energy guide who explores the healing energy of nature and connection. She is the creator and guide of 'On The Path To Authenticity', a journey of self-exploration and healing offered in her monthly newsletter.…

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Understanding Cesarean Section Awareness: Empowering Parents Through Education and Choice

8 Valentine’s Gifts That Won’t Give Your Child a Sugar

National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: Promoting Prevention and Empowering Lives

The Power of Connection: Strengthening Bonds in Neurodivergent Parenting

Is the Holiday Season Impacting Your Mental Health? Here are

Six Wellness-Inspired Holiday Gifts for Kids: Meaningful Ideas to Spark

BC Families Face Long Drives for Critical Childcare

The Best Ways to Ensure Your Kids Eat Less Sugar

National Bullying Prevention Month: Understanding the Impact and Promoting Change

Is Outdoor Risky Play The Secret to Healthier Kids?

Helpful Annual Family Resource Guide 2024

Breathe easy: doctors share tips to protect your family’s health

What to expect and how to help your child through

When Does “Clean Eating” Go Too Far? with Dr. Edward

Important Update: Early prevention program improves child mental health and

6 Ways to Nurture Children’s Mental Health

Can Diet Really Affect Your Child’s Behaviour?

The Great Start of Smile Organic

Helpful new book series to help parents navigate meltdowns, picky

3 Tips to Ensure Sun Rays Are The Only Thing

Exciting News: The 2023 Family Resource Guide is here!!!

Could Your Child’s Reading Difficulty be Dyslexia?

Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free, and other diet restrictions during the holidays

Parent Profile: Amazing Megan Lammam brings a mindful practice for

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