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Blueberry Lemon Pudding Pie
On July 1, Canada will celebrate the 150th anniversary of our country’s confederation with fireworks, parties, picnics and barbecues. As Canada’s most exported fruit, blueberries make the perfect addition to the table, whether in desserts, the punch bowl or even on the grill! And by adding British Columbia-grown blueberries to the menu, we support our local farmers as well – how Canadian is that! Blueberry Lemon Pudding...
Tips for Teaching your Babies to Swim
Teaching your baby to swim early is the best safeguard against drowning. “No child, and I mean no child, has to ever drown in a swimming pool again if they are taught how to survive in the water the right way and at the earliest possible age,” said Rita Goldberg, swimming educator and author. “The real tragedy is that most every child who drowns could have been saved by simply being taught to swim correctly.” Goldberg’s tips for...
Baby Bonding Tips Just in Time for Father’s Day
In the first years of life, children are learning how to learn. The experiences in their first days, months, even minutes of life shapes the kind of students and adults they will become. Babies’ brains are forming an astounding 1 million synapses per second, and the first three years are the period of the most rapid brain development. How parents respond to their babies’ needs shapes how their brains will develop. New research, published...
Avocado, Kale and Quinoa Salad
INGREDIENTS 2 large Avocados from Mexico, seeded, peeled and chopped 1 cup uncooked quinoa or rice 2 cups water Pinch of sea salt ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon balsamic vinegar Zest of one medium lemon 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard ¼ teaspoon of sea salt Fresh cracked black pepper to taste 3 cups chopped kale 1 can of black beans, rinsed 2 cobs of corn,...
Kimera Koffee
Kimera Koffee, has imbued the Dominican Republic’s finest ground coffee beans with brain and energy boosting vitamins to create a whole new beast. Their unique roasts feature locally grown, single-estate artisan coffee beans that are packed with 725mg of premium grade Nootropics—specialized all-natural amino acids that are proven to help increase focus, power output, and cognition. https://kimerakoffee.com/
Ask a Sleep Expert: Sleep Regression
Q: Baby #2 is on the way and my 2.5 year old already seems to be having some of these sleep “regressions”. She was an amazing sleeper until recently. Now all of the sudden bedtime has become a battle and she is now waking up 2-3 times a night. She is recently potty trained (not at night) and is still in a crib. She still naps 1.5 hours at daycare and at home and bedtime is 7PM. Help! I don’t know what I will do if I have 2 children not...
The Power of Hugs for Babies
Huggies® has always believed in the power of hugs and skin-to-skin contact for newborns which is why we’re educating new moms and families on the benefits of skin-to-skin for infants. What is skin-to-skin? Skin-to-skin is the practice of hugging and holding your newborn baby, clad only in a diaper, against your bare chest. In the hours, days and weeks after birth, it’s one of the most valuable gifts that you can give your...