Biting is a common phase many toddlers go through. It does not mean that your toddler is going to have behavioural problems in the future or that you, as a parent, are doing something wrong. However, it is an important behaviour to address immediately when it starts to happen. Understand the ‘why’? First, it is
Myth #1: Boys take longer to develop speech than girls. Fact: Speech and language development occurs at similar rates in boys compared to girls, typically before the age of 3 years old. Myth #2: It is normal for boys to have a delay in language. Fact: Language delay should always be investigated. In fact, boys
Last week, I assessed a 6 year old girl for recurrent falls. Her parents were concerned their daughter had a neurological condition that could be affecting her balance. The first test I sent her for was an eye exam and it was discovered that she was nearsighted and required glasses. It is recommended that children
It is very important to me that Madi and George are able to speak both English and Cantonese. I try my best to speak Cantonese with Madi and George at home, but it’s hard as my husband only speaks English. Here are someways a child can learn another language and become bilingual. Becoming bilingual through
Seeing your child have a seizure is one of the scariest things a parent can experience. A febrile seizure is a seizure (or convulsions) in a child that is caused by a fever. They occur in 2 to 4% of children under the age of 5, most commonly between 12 to 18 months of age. How Do I Know
George is an active baby. He is a very speedy crawler and there have been times that he was able to get in a dangerous situation within a matter of seconds. He is also at the phase of putting everything in his mouth. Here are some tips from the Canadian Paediatric Society on how to baby
Our daughter Madi has been the center of my husband’s and my life since the day she was born. Our family, friends and nanny have commented about the significant adjustment that Madi will have once our baby boy arrives. I asked a friend and colleague Dr. Sarah Nunes, who is a mother of 4 and
Food allergy affects approximately 2% to 10% of the population. Studies suggest that early introduction of common allergenic solids such as eggs and peanuts, especially in high risk infants, may have a role in preventing food allergy. For infants at high risk for food allergy, it is recommended that common allergenic foods should be introduced around
The Government of Canada states in a joint statement that infants who room share for at least 6 months have a lower risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). This coincides with recommendations from the Canadian Paediatric Society and the American Academy of Pediatrics for safe sleep. Our daughter Madi stayed in our room until she was almost a
Our family has used FaceTime more often in the past six weeks than we have in the past several months. We are FaceTiming multiple times a day with relatives and friends. During a time like this it is important to check on each other and stay connected. Because our family is on FaceTime at least