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 past three months have been stressful since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic. As a result, many people have been struggling with sleep. One for the first things I discuss with people who struggle with sleep is their sleep hygiene. Sleep hygiene is a set of actions prior to bedtime that tend to improve and maintain
Sleep Myth #1: My anxiety will get better if I just get more sleep. Fact: Anxiety and sleep deprivation can go hand-in-hand. Generally speaking, anxiety is worsened by poor sleep, and sleep problems are worsened by anxiety. The two are not mutually exclusive. If you suffer from anxiety, seeing your doctor and a psychologist to
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
Since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, I have been relying more on screens to keep Madi busy. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic I would rarely let Madi play apps with the exception of when we were flying. However, since the COVID-19 pandemic, she is allowed to play on an app for 30 minutes
The terms “tantrum,” “meltdown,” and “anxiety” are often used interchangeably however, they are actually all different terms used to describe different behaviours. As I’ve talked about in previous posts, it is so important to understand where your child’s behaviour is coming from. Understanding this will help you immensely when determining how to deal with it.
There is a growing epidemic of childhood obesity. The reasons for this is multifactorial, one of those factors being highly processed and high sugar foods and beverages. An unexpected family dynamic between my parents, and Graeme and I is how we choose to feed our children. My mom in particular feels that if my daughter (her granddaughter)
Since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, our family has been watching a lot more television while we do our part in social distancing and staying at home. For children ages 3-5, the recommended screen time is 1 hour or less per day by the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) and the American Academy of
I struggled with low breast milk supply, but some breastfeeding moms struggle with milk oversupply and breast engorgement. Breast engorgement is the over-filling of the breasts with milk. Engorgement causes hard, painful, and tight breasts. This can result in difficulty breastfeeding. Difficulty with breastfeeding can then worsen engorgement if the breasts are not drained of milk. It is extremely