When should you go to the emergency room?
May 7, 2013
Big scratches? Little accident? Fever? Suspicious spots? Sure, your child is not well but should you go to the emergency room? Motherforlife helps you decide whether or not you should go.
Health
Cold and flu in 11 points
February 1, 2013
What is the flu? What are the symptoms? When should we consult a doctor? What can we do at home?
Surviving Cancer
January 30, 2013
February 4th is World Cancer Day and we want to honor the mothers, fathers and children who have gone through it and survived the disease.
Domestic violence
November 2, 2012
We often avoid this delicate subject but 17,321 cases were reported in Quebec in 2008 only.
Emergencies and First Aid
November 1, 2012
Avoiding all types of emergencies may be a challenge but you can try to prevent them. Here are some preventive measures and tips to help you face an emergency.
15 tips to prevent the flu
October 24, 2012
To avoid getting the flu this winter, there are a few measures of hygiene to adopt and easy ways to boost your immune system.
Fighting seasonal depression
October 22, 2012
The lack of light affects us all at different levels, some of us more than others. Is this autumn featuring low energy and bad mood? You can do something about it.
Staying at home with a sick child
October 10, 2012
It’s not easy for two working parents to reconcile work and family. This is even truer when your family has a slight fever and a runny nose.
10 fun accessories to treat minor cuts and bruises
August 3, 2012
Motherforlife.com has found 10 fun and practical accessories to help children treat their minor cuts and bruises easily so they can go back and play as fast as possible and without worry!
The light at the end of the winter tunnel
October 28, 2011
If you are suffering from winter blues and you cannot take medication because of the possible effects it can have on your foetus or your newborn, here’s a bright idea: phototherapy!
Beware of heat stroke!
June 7, 2011
Heat stroke occurs more often in babies and the elderly. Because it can be life-threatening, it must be treated quickly.
Depression 101
March 3, 2011
An estimated one in five women (20%) and one in ten men (10%) will suffer from depression in their lifetime. Let's see what's going on.
Staying healthy when the kids are sick
January 25, 2011
The entire household is sneezing and coughing? Here are a few simple tricks to beat the germs and escape viruses !
Influenza
November 22, 2010
In Canada, the flu season normally extends from November to April, and can affect 10 to 25% of the population every year.
