If your kid has ever had an upset stomach, you?ve probably been told this classic advice from your doctor or a well-meaning relative: follow the BRAT diet. BRAT stands for bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast and this popular diet was recommended by...
Becoming a mother is life changing, especially when you never see it coming. For Eva Mendes, welcoming her two little girls wasn?t something she saw in her future. That is, until, she met husband Ryan Gosling.
?It was the furthest thing from my... -
Anyone who has watched a snoozing baby has wondered what?s going on when they smile or twitch in their sleep. Do babies dream" Turns out, we don?t actually know if they dream or not. ?We can only know if someone has a dream if they can tell us... -
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The 100, Season 6 (weekly episodes)
Synopsis:Â Set 97 years after a nuclear war has destroyed civilization, when a spaceship housing humanity?s lone survivors sends 100 juvenile delinquents back to Earth, in hopes of... -
?I just want to spend Mother?s Day without my kids!?
If you hang out with other moms, you?ve definitely heard this. Ask a mom about her fantasy day and, before she even gets started on how Jason Momoa plays into it, she?ll launch into describing a... -
A sturdy crib or sweet little bassinet is one of the first purchases many expectant parents make, right before or after they paint the nursery a soothing colour for sleep. Some dark curtains and maybe a white noise machine and, presto, you have the... -
Parents worry about whether their teenagers are getting enough sleep. Research studies suggest that teenagers are suffering an ?epidemic of sleep deprivation? globally ? one that will have long-term health impacts.
So how much sleep do adolescents... -
Breastfeeding lying down is often touted as the promised land of nursing positions, but it?s not the easiest one for some new moms. Still, it?s worth trying, as it can help make breastfeeding more comfortable for you and your baby.
Wondering how to... -
1. Get them cooking
Kids who lend a hand in the kitchen learn invaluable skills and are more likely to try meals they’ve helped create. (It never hurts to teach them the skills of washing dishes, either.)
2. Creativity sells
Show your kid... -
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1. Babyganics moisturizing daily lotion
This non-allergenic formula is extra gentle on your baby’s sensitive skin and comes at an accessible price point. The ingredient list features shea butter and aloe, and leaves out harmful... -
There are lots of things to be excited about when you have a baby, but losing your hair isn?t one of them. While postpartum hair loss is natural, it might come as an unwanted surprise to new moms. If you?re looking for ways to treat or prevent... -
Childhood Drowning Prevention Program As featured in a recent news story, one local mother is making sure her child is safe from drowning in the most practical way possible. When Casey Staudt’s daughter, Parker, was born, she knew she wanted... -
Girl names inspired by iconic places in Canada
Victoria
This adorable moniker means “victory,†and gets its inspiration from two iconic places: the capital city of B.C. and Victoria Island, which straddles the border of Nunavut and the... -
1. “You miss a lot of work for appointments†?Hillary M.
2. “You will start seeing other pregnant women everywhere†?Raina D.
3. “Strangers will talk about your body and all its changes. It felt almost like going through puberty, but... -
Once again, new kids’ screen time recommendations have been released?and this time, the message to parents is that you might want to think twice before watching the latest baby shark video with your littlest one.
New guidelines from the -
Fine, straight hair can be easy to manage, but sometimes it can feel a bit?blah, whether it looks flat and lifeless or gets greasy shortly after a shower. To learn how to add a little more oomph to straight hair, we grilled a few hair pros to get... -
Netflix Canada has announced which new kids? TV shows and movies it will be adding to its lineup in May 2019. From the look of it, next month is pretty bare bones for younger kids’ titles, but don’t let that stop your family from enjoying the... -
If you?re on the fence, it?s important to know that, while home birth is an option for most families, there are some situations in which a midwife would likely advise against having your baby at home. We asked Hava Glick, a Toronto midwife, what... -