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Parenting: Putting an End to Mom Guilt

Parenting: Putting an End to Mom Guilt

Guilt. It’s such a common emotion in parents; so much that it even has its own hashtag [#momguilt]. Mom guilt is a word I keep hearing amongst my friends, …

May 2, 2019 4 min
Parenting: Teaching Your Child About Social Justice

Parenting: Teaching Your Child About Social Justice

As parents and caregivers, one of our most important jobs is to help our children learn and grow. Teaching our children about social justice is not only an…

Apr 11, 2019 4 min
What To Feed A Constipated Child

What To Feed A Constipated Child

By Kate Chury RD Though it isn’t often discussed constipation is a common problem. Most people experience at least some degree of inconsistency when it com…

Mar 28, 2019 6 min
How to Get Your Children to Eat More Fruits and Vegetables

How to Get Your Children to Eat More Fruits and Vegetables

By: Andrea Holwegner, Nutritionist & RD Picky eaters are a tricky bunch to please and it can feel like a battle to get your child to try any food item that…

Mar 14, 2019 5 min
Weekend Crafting: Clothespin Airplane

Weekend Crafting: Clothespin Airplane

                      Materials Required – Clothespins – Foam craft sticks – Glue – Scissors   Directions: Start by cutting out one for the wings in the fr…

Mar 8, 2019 1 min
My Child Is Being Bullied – What Do I Do?

My Child Is Being Bullied – What Do I Do?

  Yesterday was Pink Shirt Day. This day was started after some grade nine students came together to support a peer who was being bullied for wearing a pin…

Feb 28, 2019 2 min
5 Ideas on How to Make the Most of Family Day

5 Ideas on How to Make the Most of Family Day

As we enjoy a long February weekend for Family Day, it’s important to stop and take a moment to actually be with your family! Need some inspiration? Here a…

Feb 14, 2019 1 min
Expert Tips On How To Feed Your Picky Eater

Expert Tips On How To Feed Your Picky Eater

By: Andrea Holwegner, Registered Dietitian Being the parent or caregiver of a picky eater is tough. You want to expand their pallet but any food that isn’t…

Jan 31, 2019 4 min
Let’s Create A Snow Volcano!

Let’s Create A Snow Volcano!

By Sabrina Rehman B Eng. STEM or STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) is more than a buzz word, it is naturally a part of a child’s devel…

Jan 17, 2019 1 min
Weekend Crafting: Making Your Baby Shark Mask

Weekend Crafting: Making Your Baby Shark Mask

If Baby Shark is the anthem being played 24/7 at your house, then this is definitely the perfect craft for you and your child. The best part is that it is …

Jan 11, 2019 1 min
5 Powerful Ways To Create A Growth Mindset In Your Child

5 Powerful Ways To Create A Growth Mindset In Your Child

As parents, we are constantly walking a fine line. On one hand we want to use our words to build our children up and empower them to grow into a confident …

Jan 10, 2019 4 min
Raising Socially Confident Kids

Raising Socially Confident Kids

By Bobbi Jo Gaetz, B.Ed, M.Ed, R.Psych. What we all want for our children is for them to be happy, confident, and independent. We want to raise individuals…

Jan 3, 2019 2 min