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For most people, peanuts and tree nuts are yummy protein rich foods, though for an increasing number of Canadian children with serious allergies, peanuts and tree nuts might as well be arsenic, radioactive waste, or the kryptonite to an otherwise healthy and carefree childhood. First of all, when it comes to discussing nut allergies, the most common question is why the separate referencing between peanuts and other nuts? The reason is because a...

When you look at your innocent baby you probably can't imagine that she'll ever have a tantrum or decorate the walls with her crayons. You might wonder at what point discipline will begin in your child's life. While every child - including yours - will make her share of mischief, discipline really isn't about tantrums or writing on the walls, and it doesn't have a specific starting date. It's about helping your child to make the right choices in...

Cot Death, or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), affects three families every week in Canada. SIDS is an unexplainable death of an infant, and leaves our community asking some big questions. Charlotte Wenham, a former Emergency Nurse and mother of two boys, explores this topic. “One night during his flu the breathing monitor alarm went off, it was 2:25 in the morning – not his usual wake up time”, says Angela, a mother and...

After four to six months a baby becomes ready for solid foods. Your baby is not physically ready to handle solids earlier than this. Introducing solids before this time will interfere with the much needed iron absorbed from breastmilk or formula that they need for ideal growth. Solids will not help your baby sleep through the night, so don't rush the introduction of solid food, you will know when your baby is ready. Look for these signs...

The Essential Fatty Acid What is Omega 3? Omega-3 fatty acids are unique types of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) that are essential to human health and are of dietary importance since our bodies do not produce them. Omega 3 Content of Common Foods: Omega-3 fatty acids are found in 3 main forms, the short-chain alpha linolenic acid (LNA) and the long-chain eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Recent...

With growing concerns about toxins and chemicals in all products from cosmetics, skin care, food, food storage containers, and even baby bottles, it’s no doubt that new moms (and experienced ones) are looking for ‘green’ products that they can use. There is no better motivation to care for the future of our planet than the “new-parents-need” to protect their newborns. Luckily, because of the demand on corporations to provide us with...

I believe first time moms have incredible intentions of wanting to do everything with their babies. Being one of these "I'm gonna do it all" moms myself, I was determined to sign up for everything I heard about while I was pregnant. From signing classes to Mother Goose classes to swimming lessons, I wanted to do it all. Naturally, in the chaos of sleepless nights, bouts of crying and dirty diapers , I didn't actually get around to ...

The perfect age to begin potty training is different for every child. Your child's best starting age could be anywhere from eighteen to thirty-two months. Pre-potty training preparation can begin when a child is as young as ten months. You can begin training at any age, but your child's biology, skills, and readiness will determine when he can take over his own toileting. Teaching your child how to use the toilet can, and should, be...

Babies love music, and music is good for their development. If you can't carry a tune, don't fret. There are lots of ways to bring music into your baby's life. Learn about it For hundreds of years, mothers have crooned their babies to sleep with lullabies, fathers have sung nursery rhymes to their toddlers, and families have made folk music a part of everyday life. Why? Because music is calming, music facilitates language...

The first two weeks "I don"t think that my baby is getting enough milk." When I am answering phone calls from new mothers, this is the statement that I most often hear. There seems to be something that kicks in with the postpartum hormones that leads mothers to doubt themselves and their abilities whenever parenting - and especially breastfeeding - becomes uncertain. The reality with this statement is actually rare, particularly once...

13 months – 24 months Here is a month by month guide on what to expect from your baby in his second year of life. Your baby may reach these milestones earlier or later than this, rest assured that each baby develops at his own pace. Be prepared for fun filled days with your baby as he continues to explore himself and his surroundings.       13 months Can stand on her own and walk with assistance Examines objects...

I believe first time moms have incredible intentions of wanting to do everything with their babies. Being one of these "I'm gonna do it all" moms myself, I was determined to sign up for everything I heard about while I was pregnant. From signing classes to Mother Goose classes to swimming lessons, I wanted to do it all. Naturally, in the chaos of sleepless nights, bouts of crying and dirty diapers , I didn't actually get around to fulfilling...