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Getting to the bottom of newborn stool
During your baby’s first year, you can expect to change about 2,500 diapers. It can be difficult to keep up with Junior’s bowel movements! Likely you’ve even stopped blaming the dog and started...
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Babywearing a bundle of benefits
My first baby cried frequently. We spent many of our early days cuddling together on the couch. Actually, who am I kidding…it was more like pacing the halls, rocking in the glider until it squeaked,...
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Radon: Be aware of the dangers in your home
January has arrived! At this time of year, many of us are motivated to make positive changes for our families, improve our health and get off to a fresh start. In my home, there has been more activity...
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Car seat shopping tips new parents need to know
It’s the night before your big purchase. How exciting! A brand new car seat for your baby-to-be! Before you start matching the seat’s fabric colour to your car’s interior, remember: Car seats are one...
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Accept unsolicited parenting advice with a smile
It’s midsummer and as the sun starts to peak out from the clouds; you suddenly realize you forgot your baby’s hat. Trying out your new baby wrap for a morning stroll seemed like a wonderful idea until...
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Introducing solids to your baby: myths vs. facts
Looking back, I remember feeling so excited about introducing complementary solid foods to my babies. For me, it represented a celebration of growth, a time of bonding, and messy adventures! How I...
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Introducing solid foods: Allergies/Safety myths vs. facts
Recently, experts from Health Canada, the Canadian Paediatric Society, Dietitians of Canada, and the Breastfeeding Committee for Canada released new evidence-based guidelines about starting your baby...
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Trusting your instincts when something feels wrong during pregnancy
When I was pregnant with my first child, I was very fortunate to have a circle of friends to support me who had already travelled the path of parenthood. The best advice that another mom gave me, and...
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Why Family Assets really matter: my mission trip to Honduras
A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to travel with my mother and her friends on a mission to Central America. Our mission was to provide service in a variety of capacities at El Hogar, a home for...
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Water babies: Making your first trip to the pool a success
It brings a smile to my face whenever I hear the “motorboat, motorboat, go so fast” song, because it takes me right back to my many years as a swim teacher. I have always loved watching the magic...
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Discover Halton this summer: tons of family fun to be found here!
The Summer 2015 edition of MoneySense magazine listed Halton Hills, Burlington and Oakville in their Top 25 Best Places to live in Canada. I feel so fortunate to live and work in such a great region!...
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Water safety: Everyone plays a part
It is amazing how some moments can become lodged in our memories, never to be forgotten. For me, one of those brief yet impactful moments happened in the dead of winter near the end of my shift. The...
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Why the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) should matter to you?
I think we can all agree that the air we breathe is pretty important but, just like many of you, I often take it for granted. When we talk about “air”, the conversation tends to focus on air...
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Diners, Drive-Ins and Dinewise
Food poisoning is nasty, makes you feel beyond terrible, and more than 4 million Canadians get it every year (Health Canada, 2015). My worst encounter with this gastric invader followed a scrumptious...
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Breastfeeding, birth control and your wonderful body
Your busy day is finally over, the night is young and your little ‘bundle of bliss’ is asleep at last. After mulling over how to spend your prized down time, you decide reading in bed is the ticket....
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Playing with your new baby: no manual needed!
It’s been a few weeks since your baby came home and your head is still buzzing from competing demands and new routines. Feed baby, eat, sleep, change a diaper, return a text, shower…you know how it...
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My son, my mentor and our journey with Down syndrome
I recently had the opportunity to meet Shannon, a mom to three children including eight-year-old Dominic. Here is her story: Dominic is the second of my three children. Our journey with Dominic...
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7 ways to avoid the “me, me, me” trap at home
As the holidays approach, teaching our children the whole “me to we” concept can become a challenge. It’s that time of year when wants can magically become needs and despite our best parenting...
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Bumper Pads: A risk I’m not willing to take
Today’s blog includes thoughts from a mama-to-be: The countdown is on, and the anticipation of welcoming my new little bundle occupies my every thought. The newborn sleepers are folded (so cute),...
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Why your circle of support is so important after baby
As a nurse I’ve had the privilege of working with new parents in the early days after their child is born. I often get to hear stories about their birth experiences: the beautiful, upsetting, and the...
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