It’s Breastfeeding Week: Breastfeeding Moms Need Support!
The first week of October is Breastfeeding Week in Canada. It's a time to focus on the enormous benefits that breastfeeding offers both babies and moms, and also to maintain…
“Mommy I’m Scared” – Tips for Handling Children’s Fears
The other day a friend of mine said to me, “My son (who is four) is suddenly afraid of going up the stairs in the house. What should I do?”…
Nelson Breastfeeds – Anytime, Anywhere!
Breastfeeding is the natural and normal way to feed our babies. Breastfeeding happens at home, at work, in bed, on the couch, climbing mountains, watching movies, on airplanes, at the…
Expert Parenting Advice Interview: Dealing with back to school stress
Ever wonder how some folks manage their kids and the transition back to school and seem to make it all appear so easy? How do other parents do it? Perhaps…
10 back to school tips to get ready for September: School, Schedules, and Your Sanity:
Starting School, Preschool or Daycare is a Big Deal for most kids! Some children just roll with it, while others find the separation and increase in structured time very challenging.…
Hiking with Babies and Young Kids
Love to hike? Can’t wait to hit the trails? Got new hiking boots and want to cover the miles (or kilometres?) Great - it’s the season. And by the…
About Dads: the special role Dad’s play in the lives of Moms and babies
May is Mom’s Month and all of our newsletters this month are focusing on Mom’s and Mothering. But before any woman can become a mom, there has to be a…
How to Dress your Baby for Winter Activities
Fresh air and exercise is wonderful for everyone, and if you are used to being outdoors and active you want to include your baby in what you love to do.…
Your relationship to food, and what to teach your children
Thoughts on our children's relationship to food
Going, going and going
Two little girls remind us of how fun it is to just do things without worrying about where it's going to take us