5 Ways To Treat Viral Infection Symptoms This Season
5 Ways To Treat Viral Infection Symptoms This Season When my now ‘big-kid’ Dylan started school this past September, I wasn’t worried about him making friends, liking his teacher, or succeeding...
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6 Sleep Tips for Maintaining Child and Toddler Sleep Training Over the Holidays With the holiday season quickly approaching, parents are wondering how they can maintain their child’s healthy sleep...
View ArticleHow Many Baby Teeth Before You See The Dentist? Just One!
How Many Baby Teeth Before You See The Dentist? Just One! When to Start at the Dentist II Beyond all the noble goals listed by the AAPD (see my last blog) as reasons to establish a dental home by a...
View ArticleTeething Pain – Do Teething Necklaces, Teething Tablets and Teething Pain...
Teething Pain The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, last month put out a warning against the use of viscous lidocaine as a numbing agent for teething pain. Leading American dental authorities and...
View ArticleKidney And Bladder Infection In Kids – Signs & Symptoms
Symptoms Of A Kidney Infection And Signs Of A Bladder Infection In Kids I receive a lot of urgent texts and emails from friends each week with frantic questions about their kids’ health. This AM the...
View ArticleChild-Led Play Enhances Parent-Child Relationships And Social Development In...
Child-Led Play Enhances Parent-Child Relationships And Social Development In Children What is Child-Led Play? Child-led play is a particular way of playing with your young child that involves...
View ArticleFacts About Breastfeeding and Weight Loss
Breastfeeding and Weight Loss Some Facts To Consider Weight loss and breastfeeding. Plug those three words into Google and you will get back over 2 million search results. Sorting through all of...
View Article5 Things To Help You Sleep Soundly Even When Your Toddler Wants To Climb Out...
5 Things To Help You Sleep Soundly Even When Your Toddler Wants To Climb Out Of The Crib Many parents are quick to transition their toddlers from crib to bed the minute their little one either...
View ArticleSocial Development In Children
Social Development In Children We all know how important it is to have friendships, people we like and who like us, and people we trust. While babies as young as 6 months may begin to show positive...
View ArticleStruggling With What To Make For Breakfast? Healthy Breakfast For Kids
Struggling With What To Make For Breakfast? Healthy Breakfast For Kids Breakfast time can be tough – everyone is in a rush and you want to ensure the family gets a healthy meal before heading off for...
View ArticleHealthy Drinks For Kids – Does Juice Count?
Healthy Drinks For Kids – Does Juice Count? Parents ask me frequently if juice is a healthy food for toddlers and children? The short answer is yes and no. Juice can fill a child up so they eat less...
View Article8 Tips for Early Speech Therapy for Kids
8 Tips for Early Speech Therapy for Kids Tips to Get your Child to Talk! – Early Speech Therapy for Kids Parents often make comments such as; “My child is not speaking because he is “lazy”, OR “His...
View ArticleWhat Are Signs Of Depression And Anxiety During Pregnancy And After Baby?
What Are Signs Of Depression And Anxiety During Pregnancy And After Baby? Pregnancy is a time of physical and emotional change. Each woman experiences pregnancy differently and that experience may be...
View ArticleIs Your Baby Crying In Sleep? Reasons Why Your Baby Moves Or Cries When Sleeping
Is Your Baby Crying In Sleep? Reasons Why Your Baby Moves Or Cries When Sleeping I’m sure you’ve noticed your little one making noises or fussing in the night, only to discover that they are still...
View ArticleHow To Improve Immune System Functioning In Your Kids To Prevent Infection
How To Improve Immune System Functioning In Your Kids To Prevent Infection The number of children and youth in the United States with chronic health conditions has increased dramatically in the past...
View ArticleFive Reasons to Do-Re-Mi with Baby – Why Baby Music Is So Important
Five Reasons to Do-Re-Mi with Baby – Why Baby Music Is So Important Do you love music? If the answer is yes, I urge you to belt out your favourite tune. It’s not only good for your mood, but there...
View ArticleInner Ear Problems? From Ear Wax?
How Can I Get Rid Of Stubborn Ear Wax? In my experience, there are two types of parents in the world: those that could care less about their kid’s waxy ears, and those that despise ear wax and...
View ArticleWhen Do Babies Walk? Tips For Getting Your Baby To Start Walking
When Do Babies Walk? Tips For Getting Your Baby To Start Walking One of the most exciting phases of your baby’s development is when they start walking. At what age do babies walk? This stage can...
View Article10 Active Family Outings From Kids Swimming Pools To The Zoo
10 Active Family Outings From Kids Swimming Pools To The Zoo You don’t need to go far from home to enjoy some active family fun this summer. In fact, rediscovering your own community or city can...
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Garden Safety for Toddlers My family and I spent a fair amount of time in our backyard this weekend, gardening and playing on the play-structure. As my husband and I were travelling back and forth...
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