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The Winter blahs are taking hold! The long cold dark days of winter seem never ending and this year we have had it all from rain to ice to snow to sleet and only a few short moments of sunshine. It can be hard to stay up beat and motivated and before long the winter blahs move in. Reduce daylight hours, lack of sunshine and staying indoors more can lead to disinterest in activities, increased appetite, and fatigue. Take back your mood and...

If you have a family, filing an income tax return is about more than just declaring what you owe – it’s an opportunity to take advantage of the many credits and benefits available to support your family finances. The deadline to file your personal income tax and benefit return is April 30, but why wait – especially if you’re expecting a refund or claiming benefits. File your return online as early as February 10, 2014 – and if...

Tip #1: When it comes to your child’s car seat, safety is always first, so be sure not to use any harsh chemical cleaning products, soaps or scrubs. Tip #2: Avoid disassembling the seat itself and do not wash any straps or detachable devices in the washing machine (this can cause deterioration, and potentially damage your car seat). A damp cloth may be used on the straps. Tip #3: Mix two cups of warm water with one teaspoon of enzyme...

Your 12-month old toddler is playing alongside another child of the same age. Suddenly, she aggressively grabs a toy from the other child. Why did she do this? This is not her normal behaviour! Normal Behaviour Aggression in toddlers is normal. It's often driven by impulse — not by the urge to hurt someone. Toddlers tend to fight over possessions; they know that they want something and they want it now! They can also learn to use...

What are stretch marks? Stretch marks are parallel lines on the skin that appear as slightly indented streaks. Stretch marks often start looking red or pink in colour, and then change to a silver or white glossy colour. Stretch marks occur most commonly on the belly, but can also appear on the thighs and breasts. Stretch marks can begin to appear during the fourth month of your pregnancy. Between 75% and 95% of women develop stretch...

A common topic we often address with our patients is traveling during pregnancy. The best time to travel is probably around the middle of your pregnancy, between 14-28 weeks. Most of the common obstetrical emergencies tend to happen in the first or third trimester. If you are planning to take a road trip by car, make frequent stops, stretch your legs, and always wear a seat belt. When traveling by plane, book an aisle seat so you can get up...

How much activity a pregnant woman can and cannot do depends on many things such as how healthy she was before getting pregnant, how physically active she was, whether she has any medical problems that require limited activity, and whether she has any complications with her existing pregnancy. Although pregnant women should remain active during pregnancy, it is not the time to begin a strenuous exercise regimen for the first time, such as...

“My Baby Virtual Fair”, the virtual exhibition for the family in Canada, returns for its second edition and will take place between March 12 and 14, 2014 at www.mybabyvirtualfair.com. Following its huge success in 2013, this free and unmissable event for Canadian parents and parents-to-be, is back this year with more exhibitors, more conferences, more contests and exclusive rebates. The virtual exhibition, a practical and convincing...

There's no getting around it: social media is now an integral part of our lives. We tweet, post and even read celebrity mom blogs. This trend means much more than finding new ways to entertain ourselves, though. For parents, it also means learning how to use sites like Facebook and Twitter responsibly. Social media is about sharing. Parents are likely to post many photos and updates about their young children for friends and family members to...

I’ll never forget the day I heard the psychologist utter the words. “Your son has Autism and Global Developmental Delay”, and the relief I felt in hearing them. So relieved, as a matter of fact that I almost wished I had a bottle of champagne to pop open. Yes! Now doors would open. Now we could get him the help he needs. The shock on my husband’s face was one that I had worn a year before however, when our pediatrician had looked at me...

My interest and fascination with languages prompted me to make language learning a priority in my child's education. I believe that the benefits of language learning are infinite. Let me share with you some of my experiences with language learning as a mother. This journey began before our child was born. While pregnant, I was spending at least one and a half hours commuting to work and at that time I would have a French radio station on,...

BABY SLEEP TIPS Baby Sleep Tip #1: Baby Suddenly Not Sleeping Well? Keep Calm and Carry On! It's not unusual for a baby who's been sleeping like a pro to suddenly start refusing naps and waking at night. Sometimes, these sleep regressions are caused by teething, or by illness. Other times, they're caused by a disruption to your family's normal schedule (like a vacation.) They can also be caused by developmental milestones; if your baby's...