Obstetric forceps look like ninja weapons. They come as a pair: 16 inches of solid steel for each hand with curved ?blades? that taper into a set of molded grips. Designed for emergencies that require a quick delivery, they have a heftiness that...
Kids all over the world have one thing in common: their love of snacks. But what they eat, whether it?s after school or at a birthday party, varies greatly in different corners of the world. Here are some beloved kids snacks around the world.
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As I\'m writing this blog post, it is currently 25 degrees outside. With the windchill, it feels more like 12 degrees. That\'s cold for October. Even in North Dakota! Winter definitely seems like it\'s here. Earlier this month we had a... -
Ilana Shapiro* describes breastfeeding her first baby as a nightmare. Not only did her nipples hurt while nursing, but the pain lasted for two hours afterward, due to vasospasms?when the blood vessels in the nipple tighten and spasm. ?The pain was... -
Before I had a baby, I had dreamed of what my days as a new mother would look like. As far as I could tell from magazines and social media, it looked like playgrounds, mom groups and cozy cuddles with my newborn.
In actuality, the first few days... -
When my kids meet someone new, after the standard exchange of pleasantries, the next inevitable question seems to be, ?What sports are you into"?
Then it gets awkward. Because my boys don?t play any team or competitive sports. Shocker, I... -
For English-speaking children, there’s nothing more iconic than The Alphabet Song. You know the tune (which some people may not realize is actually the same tune as Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star and Baa, Baa, Black Sheep?you’re welcome), and you... -
The 20-week ultrasound, an anatomy scan that takes place between 18 and 22 weeks is probably one of the longest and most detailed ultrasounds you?ll have during your pregnancy. We asked the experts how to prepare and what to expect.
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You?ll never forget the first time you see your baby on that glowing black-and-white ultrasound screen. It?s exciting and scary, and it?s a relief to find out exactly what?s happening inside your body. We asked the experts all you need to know about... -
It can be one of the most frustrating side effects of pregnancy: heartburn, or an uncomfortable burning sensation in your chest after you eat. For some women, spicy foods set it off, while others experience it after eating large meals, lots of... -
Isn’t it adorable when kids add an accent to their tiny toddler voices" Now close your eyes and imagine the time you would least expect your toddler to break out into one?did you picture them on the toilet during a potty training session"... -
As we inch closer to 2020, you need to make sure that your children look picture-perfect for those upcoming special occasions. We’ve picked the perfect kids party clothes to wear to a festive December wedding, a New Years Eve bash or even a look... -
Tessa Lloyd’s debut book, Forty Fathers, is a collection of interviews with prominent Canadian dads, candidly exploring modern fatherhood in all it’s complexity, from toxic masculinity to divorce and gender transition. In this excerpt, Prime... -
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After seeing about what feels like a million properties, you finally found the perfect home for you and your brood. Congratulations! The excitement is palpable, but this new chapter comes with a lot... -
We live in a rural area of southwestern Ontario, and the winters can be brutal. It?s not uncommon for schools to be cancelled and roads to be closed due to extreme winter conditions. In fact, driving can be so bad that people tend to avoid... -
I read a lot of books and articles when I was pregnant. My goal was to be as informed as I could be on all things pregnancy-related. It was my first rodeo and I was 42 years old, and fell into the category of being ?at-risk? for a list of pregnancy... -
Recently, I?ve been thinking about how we are only a few weeks away from driving on roads packed with snow and ice. Pretty soon I?ll be feeling like I?m inside a magical snow globe, while planning getaways with my two kids, Nico (almost 7 years old)... -
Netflix Canada has announced which new TV shows and movies it will be adding to its lineup in November 2019, and of course that means, more options for kids! There are lots of titles to look forward to next month, including kids’ holiday movies, a... -
