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Should You Have a Chicken Pox Party?
Chicken pox conjures up (icky) memories of being covered in itchy spots, reluctantly soaking in a tub of (icky) oatmeal and then being slathered with (icky) calamine lotion afterward. I caught it from the...
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Pregnancy and the Holidays
It’s that time of year when everyone’s wearing their finest, chugging the rum and eggnog and shopping til they drop. Not you. You’re hugely pregnant and interested in napping, doing prenatal...
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5 Surprising Sources of Protein
During childhood the correct balance of healthy foods is essential. Protein is often of special concern because of its role in the development of body cells, tissues and internal organs. With some...
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The 6 Worst Things to Pack in Your Child's Lunch
Smart lunch selections supply a range of nutrients for growth and development while avoiding those that contribute to a host of ills including...
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Would You Let Your Child Walk Home From School Alone?
In July, a Toronto mother blogged about how her son was brought home by police one afternoon. He had been walking back from his summer day camp...
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Should My Toddler Take Swimming Lessons?
I signed my daughter up for swim class when she was two years old. I felt pressured because many of my friends had been taking their babies swimming when they were as young as six months old, and I really wanted...
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8 Foods with Beauty Benefits
You know eating a balanced diet is good for your health, but did you know it can keep you looking your best this summer, too? According to Toronto-based registered holistic nutritionist Peggy Kotsopoulos, author...
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8 Rules of Good Nutrition
No one is born a healthy eater, in spite of what you may have heard at a playgroup or at work. Teaching youngsters about good nutrition and helping them develop healthy eating habits to last a lifetime is a...
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Natural Baby Powder
This simple homemade baby powder recipe is excerpted from There's Lead in Your Lipstick: Toxins in Our Everyday Body Care and How to Avoid Them (Penguin Canada). Author Gillian Deacon has amassed a collection of...
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Should You Buy Organic?
Between 2006 and 2008, organic sales in Canada doubled from $2 billion to $4 billion, and sales have only increased since then. But organic foods are still more expensive than conventional food, so are they worth...
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100 Family Snacks Under 100 Calories
While most kids typically don’t worry about their caloric intake, moms often do. (Not only do we worry about our kids’, we worry about our own!) Sweet, salty, delicious snacks are one of the major...
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Medicine Cabinet Must-haves
These over-the-counter remedies help you respond immediately to an illness or minor accident at home. For more serious symptoms, contact your family doctor, go to the nearest hospital or call 911. Practise...
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Stay Safe and Active this Winter
Canadian winters often lend themselves to many outdoor activities, with the beautiful scenery and most places only a short distance from skiing and sledding venues. In the winter, we may be tempted to wrap up...
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Brain Food
Over the years, parents have asked me to provide a quick overview of the basic dietary guidelines they should follow with their children in order to promote optimal brain health and development, which also means...
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Taking Control of Your Child's Asthma
(NC)-For many Canadian parents of children with asthma, frequent trips to the emergency room, unscheduled visits to the doctor's office and countless sick days are common occurrences. "I can't count the...
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