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Before I became a mother, I did not realize how attached an infant can be to their pacifier (soother). Madi loved her pacifier, and we lovingly nicknamed it “soo-soo.” Madi would reach for her “soo-soo,” call out for it, and we always make sure we had it...
Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common, and very contagious, viral infection. It can be caused by several different viruses, but the most common is the Coxsackie virus. HFMD mostly affects children under the age of 5, but it can occur at any...
Vitamin K is a substance our bodies need to stop bleeding and form clots. Vitamin K primarily comes from the food we eat, like green leafy vegetables, or fish, meat and eggs. Babies are born with very little vitamin K in their bodies. This puts them...
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Baby sleep – Is Sleep Training Bad For My Baby?
When I went through my medical training I thought putting your baby to sleep was as simple as putting your baby in the bassinet...
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Is Spanking Bad for your Child: Controversies and Childhood Outcomes
Parents always want to make the best decisions for their children, particularly when it comes to discipline. Everyone will have an opinion and try...
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McDonald’s For a Family Fun Activity?
I never thought I would say this, but I think McDonald’s in moderation (once a month for us) can be great for families. Before...
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Child’s First Dental Visit
Yesterday, Madi and George went for their first dental visit. The Canadian Dental...
Guest Post: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in Childhood
Developing rituals in childhood can be normal, however it is important to...
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I think most parents have been frustrated at some point in time...
Anxiety in children: why saying calm down isn’t enough for anxiety attacks and anxiety symptoms (guest post)
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Family Activities During COVID-19
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My husband desperately wants a dog. He grew up with dogs and...
Hand Foot and Mouth Disease
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Can Having a Dog Protect your Child from Developing Asthma?
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How to Manage a Teething Baby?
It is only a matter of time before my baby George starts...
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For the first six months of a baby’s life, they get all...
Does Maternal Consumption of Highly Allergenic Foods, Like Peanuts, Reduce the Incidence of Childhood Peanut Allergies?
Peanut allergies are becoming more common among children. It is estimated that 3.2% of...
Signs That Your Child May Have a Speech Delay
When Madi was 15 months old, we were at a play area...
First Time Travelling Away from your Baby: What to Know.
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How To Treat Sunburns?
As a child, I remember hating wearing sunscreen. My mom would put...
Baby Drool Rash
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Over-the-counter melatonin for sleep in children
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When Should I Give my Baby Peanuts?
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Guest post: Temper Tantrums, Meltdowns, and Anxiety
The terms “tantrum,” “meltdown,” and “anxiety” are often used interchangeably however, they...
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Guest Post: What is Delayed Cord Clamping and Why do we do it?
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Blocked Tear Duct
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Myths About Speech Delay in Children
Myth
#1: Boys take longer to develop speech than girls.
Hair Tourniquet
I lost so much hair postpartum after Madi and George. With my...