Oh Mommy
The Art & Science of Being Self-Ful
Five ways to get from "running on empty" to becoming the Mom you're meant to be. Driving downtown one day, I happened to notice a bumper sticker that read: "I am Woman. I am invincible. I am tired." Boy, did I laugh...
Starting Early: How to Discipline Your...
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...
What are you putting on your baby’s...
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...
Salsa Babies
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...
Once Upon a Baby
Child development experts have been telling parents, for what seems like forever, about the benefits of reading to your child. Now no onecan doubt that fact, but there is one element ofreading to your child that is...
Getting Back in the Fashion Swing
Being pregnant was the greatest experience of my life thus far. I loved everything about it (outside of the morning sickness). I loved how it made my hair shine and my skin glow. I loved how cute I looked in my...
Daddy, Play with me
The clock in Jeff's car glows 6:40pm as he rolls into the driveway after another long and tiring day at work. He opens the door to his home with a weary sigh and drops the mail next to the answering machine, which is...
You’re Pregnant. Now what are you...
You’re pregnant, and you have nothing to wear! Congratulations! You’re pregnant. Three months to be exact. Your jeans are starting to not buckle up and all of your T-shirts are suddenly too short and too tight....
Nursing Bras
A bra is a big deal. Most of us remember getting our first one. We have favourites; the best one for running, the perfect one for that white t-shirt or summer dress, the sexy ones… Most of us have a few bras that we...
Baby Carriers
Are you looking for a baby carrier? Oh Baby! Magazine has teamed up with PTPA Media and here is their list of four baby carriers available for purchase in Canada that have been both parent tested and parent approved. We...
My Own Baby Signing Story
Like many parents who sign with their baby, my initial motivation for teaching my son American Sign Language (ASL) vocabulary was to give him a way to express his wants and needs before he was able to speak. Joshua...
How to select a sitter
When the time comes to go back to work, you will have to start looking for someone to watch your child. Finding the right person might seem like a complicated and stressful task, but in fact, with good preparation, it...