The Pain of Harsh Words
Watch those harsh words directed towards children. A new study out of McGill University found that emotional abuse may be as harmful as physical...
Should your children avoid fruit juice altogether?
"Don’t let your kids get juiced up: according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, all children should focus on eating whole fruits, rather than...
Let Go Of The Myths And Get The Truth Behind ADHD
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common diagnosis within children, in fact according Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 6.4 million children between...
Can Probiotics Prevent Colic in Newborns?
Imagine a world where the first weeks of motherhood are filled with more smiles and less crying. Where the perplexing puzzle of newborn colic...
15 Steps to Healthier, Happier Kids
The early childhood is the most important developmental stage in human life, with many crucial advancements in the physical, social, cognitive, emotional and linguistic...
Formula Feeding your Baby? Take extra precaution during algal bloom season
Health Canada has recently updated its advice for parents of young, bottle-fed infants when it comes to their consumption of tap water during blue-green...
Nestlé baby biscuits found to contain excess acrylamide
A French study found that Nestlé’s P’tit Biscuits contain levels of acrylamide—a chemical contaminant known to increase the risk of cancer—that are over the...
Treating Young Children’s Coughs and Colds
This season, treating cold and flu symptoms is on the minds of Canadian parents. But before you reach for the usual over-the-counter medicine, you...
Soothing Teas for Kids
Soothing Teas for Kids
Medicinal teas are a natural alternative to medicine for many childhood ailments. Here’s how to tell what type of tea your...
Can breastfeeding prevent wheezing and asthma among infants?
According to research out of the University of Manitoba, breastfeeding could help to reduce wheezing and asthma in infants. Meghan Azad, co-author of the...