Erasing your mommy footprint
When you have a baby, everything changes. Suddenly, the idea of a 30-minute nap is more exciting than watching your favourite reality-T.V. show. A typical Friday night is transformed from going to concert with your...
Swaddling Newborns: How, Why, and for...
The act of swaddling babies has its roots in thousands of years of human history. Today, it is still a common practice in many parts of the world. However, there has been an ongoing debate as to whether swaddling is...
Breastfeeding In the First Six Weeks
Breastfeeding in the first six weeks is a learned behaviour for moms and babies, and the breastfeeding experience is as individual as the pregnancy and the labour experiences are. As the baby is gently placed on your...
Q & A: My 3 Month Old Wakes Every Hour
Hi Rosemary, I just discovered your site and love it! My little girl will be three months in four days. I thought she may be overtired as she was waking constantly at night so I made her bedtime earlier, as a friend...
Natural relief for nausea and vomiting
Nausea and vomiting are synonymous with early pregnancy. Roughly 80 percent of women suffer from morning sickness and in some cases; expectant mothers may experience morning sickness (or all day sickness) until their...
Family Camping Tips
The quintessential outdoor trip for every family is the camping trip. Whether you’re a seasoned camper or a total newbie, you’re going to want to take a tip or two from me, as camping with kids can be complicated...
The Cottage
It’s that time of year again. Time to open up The Cottage — for a good laugh about calling it that, you need to click here. The cottage I’m referring to is my cousin’s cottage about a two-hour drive from...
15 Star Moms Celebrate First Mother's...
Happy Mother’s Day! In celebration of moms everywhere, let’s take a look at Hollywood’s newest matriarchs who will celebrate their first Mother’s Day on May 12. From Drew Barrymore, to Giuliana Rancic,...
50 Fun Things for Kids to do Outside
Warmer weather means staying outdoors and enjoying the sunshine with your children. If I ever hear my kids utter the words “I’m bored” this spring/summer, I’m going to show them this list of fun outdoor...
Managing Sibling Rivalry
As a daddy to seven kids between the ages of 5 months and 27 years old, I’ve learned a thing or two – first hand – about sibling rivalry. And through that experience I’ve come to understand a few ways in which...
Putting My Best Face Forward
You're always told that pregnant women have a 'glow' to them. Their hair is fuller, their nails are longer and their skin is better than it's ever been before. They never tell you about the women who don't have these...
If You Eat Healthy, Does Your Family...
There is no question that the best source from which to get your vitamins and minerals is by eating plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, dairy, grains, protein and omega 3 rich fish. The fact is many families are on...
