Joys of Motherhood

Losing the Baby Weight

I’ve never been a “little girl.” I was a chunky kid and I grew into a chubby teenager. By the time I graduated from university, I was downright fat, tipping the scales at about 200 pounds. I...

Secret Spa

Facial on the fly 1. Cleanse skin, removing dirt, makeup and evidence of the chocolates you snatched from the “guests only” box when the kids weren’t looking. 2. Step into a tub of warm water...

Top 15 signs you might be pregnant

Not sure if you're pregnant? We've rounded up some of the most common pregnancy symptoms to see if it's time to pee on that stick 1. Swollen and tender breastsSoreness or tingling in breasts is one of...

Easy Mother's Day Recipes

Make your Mom feel pampered on Mother's Day with breakfast in bed or a family brunch.  We've picked some quick and easy recipes perfect for kids and Dads to make together.  Want to increase your...

CPO's Mothers Day Wish List

Apart from the lovely sentimental gifts we're bound to receive from our precious children, every smart mom should have an answer on hand just in case their significant other pops the question: "What would...

Real Moms Working From Home

Each mom has their own unique story. Listen in as Tracy asks them about how their work at home opportunity came to be and what their life is like on a daily basis. Elaine...

Why Always Blame the Working Mom?

When I was 15, living in the suburbs, I sometimes babysat for a young couple who lived across the street in a towering garden-engulfed house made entirely of glistening British Columbia Redwood. The Mom was a...

How to Have a Happy Marriage When You're Busy Being Parents

Is your marriage everything you ever hoped it could be? Or has it been pushed down your list of priorities since having children? Let's face...

Resolution Resource Guide

The Mother-Child Weight Connection

As the old saying goes, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. When it comes to predicting whether or not a child will be overweight as an adult, you don’t have to look much farther than his...

Open Adoption in Canada

Open AdoptionYou hear it all the time: this couple or that one had an open adoption. But what exactly does that mean, and how does an open adoption differ from, say, a private adoption? In a nutshell, open...

The Web: A Safety Net for Single Mothers' Mental Health

(NC)-Between raising their children and trying to support their families, single moms often have little if any time, energy, or money to look after...

From Partner to Father

Have you ever wondered what an expectant Dad usually hears from his male friends? “Buddy, once this baby is born, you can forget about sex for the next six months.” If I were about to become a...

Essential Nutrients In Pregnancy

Calcium Helps to insure the development of your baby's bones and teeth You need about 2 times the amount you would normally drink Where you find it... cheese, milk, yogurt, green leafy...

Questions For Doctor

Questions You Should Ask Your Doctor Choosing the right practitioner is an important part of making your pregnancy as safe and comfortable as possible. While most women (8 of 10) choose an obstetrician as their...