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Best Strollers: Rock Star Baby Turbo
Rock Star Baby Turbo, i’coo, $699 “It’s lightweight, folds compact, fully reclines and is not bulky.”
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Diaper Bag Essentials
Baby wipes: Have travel-sized packs on hand to clean baby after a change Blanket: Depending on the season, either bring a light receiving blanket or something a little heavier and warmer Bottles, formula...
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Baby Sign Language
What would you think if someone told you that your 11-month-old could tell you that the song you’re listening to was making them sad? Or that the reason they’re so cranky is because they’re...
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Classic Storybooks: Goodnight Moon
"Goodnight room. Goodnight moon. Goodnight cow jumping over the moon..." The quiet poetry of the words and the gentle, lulling illustrations combine to make a perfect book for the end of the...
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Winter Car Seat Safety
It's the time of year when Canadians are donning down-filled jackets and snowsuits to keep warm in the bitter cold. But did you know that the some winter outerwear can be dangerous if worn in a car seat? Read on...
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Early Learning Centre
You are your child’s first and most important teacher. Here’s how to make the most of it. How Babies Learn Understanding how your baby learns is the key to helping your...
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Prevent Brain Injury, Wear a Helmet
(NC)-June is Brain Awareness Month and parents are being reminded of the importance of helmet safety. We all know that wearing a helmet can significantly reduce the risks of brain and spinal cord injuries in many...
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A Problem with Praise
One of the most important things we do as parents is let children know how special they are. That's our job. There is no one else in the world who is as crazy about our kids as we are. We ooh and aah over...
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Prevent hearing damage in children
The Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA) advises parents and other consumers to be cautious when purchasing toys for their children. Toys emitting loud sounds/noise have...
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Is My Child Gifted?
As a parent, you will be the first to notice some differences among siblings and/or playmates. One child may have advanced language skills; another may show unusual musicality. Knowing every child is different...
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Encouraging Language Development
Today, I would like for you to take a moment to reflect on the concept of repetition. First of all however, let's review. In the last article, we looked at the significance of following your child's lead. Your...
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Hiking with Young Children
Young children love to be outside and explore nature. You can help youngsters develop an understanding of the environment and improve their critical-thinking skills by incorporating nature into early learning...
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Behavioural Night Wakings in Young Children
Night wakings in young children (and even adults) are very common and often the result of ‘poor’ or negative learned sleep associations...
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Sleep Terrors or Nightmares: What Parents Can Do
If you are still trying to figure out whether your child is experiencing sleep terrors or nightmares, see: Sleep Terrors and Nightmares: How Can You...




