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My child is a picky eater
Extenso
If they gave in to their child’s every whim, some parents would build a menu around chicken nuggets, spaghetti and... chicken nuggets!
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School
Starting school on the right foot
Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD)
Children start developing the skills that will help them in school from the first years of life. Parents and childcare workers play a role in helping children get ready for school.
August 27, 2018
Breastfeeding
Using a pacifier without compromising your breastfeeding
Medela
When expecting a baby, there are many things a mom says she will never do when her child is born. Things like, “I will never give my child sweets to stop them from crying and definitely never use a pacifier to soothe them.”
August 27, 2018
Pregnancy/Maternity
How to manage your hunger cravings during pregnancy?
Elise Hofer, Mélanie Olivier
When announcing our pregnancy, we hear our grandmothers say: "Eat more dear, now you're eating for two!" Is it true?
August 20, 2018
Family life
It’s back-to-school time!
Claudie Arsenault
Vacation time is just about over and with September and back-to-school time, the routine is back in our daily family-work activities. Are you ready? Do you need tips?
August 13, 2018
Breastfeeding
Does introducing solids mean bye-bye to breastfeeding?
Medela
For the first six months of life, a baby does not need any food or drink other than breastmilk. However, around six months of age, babies tend to become curious about solid food.
August 6, 2018
Diet
Food Taboos
Nospetitsmangeurs .org
With the increasing prevalence of obesity worldwide, many foods with a high sugar and fat content are being pointed at. But do we really need to ban certain food products for toddlers?
July 23, 2018
Breastfeeding
Answers to the 3 most common questions new moms ask lactation consultants
Medela
One of the best ways to get breastfeeding support is to work with a Lactation Consultant. This is a certified trained health professional who specializes in helping mothers learn how to breastfeed and fine-tune their technique in order to ensure a healthy and comfortable breastfeeding experience.
July 23, 2018
Pregnancy/Maternity
Summer pregnancy
Women’s College Hospital
Being pregnant can be both wonderful and stressful all year round but pregnant women should be more careful in the summer.
July 16, 2018
Breastfeeding
Medela Tips for Pumping Breastmilk – Packing, Freezing, Storing and Re-heating
Medela
You love to breastfeed and know all the benefits of breastmilk, but want to take a break from breastfeeding sometimes. Or perhaps you are an exclusive breast pumping mom whose baby for one reason or another cannot feed on the breast.
June 26, 2018
Pregnancy/Maternity
Abdominal exercises during pregnancy
Elise Hofer, Mélanie Olivier
Pregnant women ask themselves many questions during their pregnancy. Can I continue to do abdominal exercises during pregnancy? If not, are there other exercises that I should be doing?
May 7, 2018
Health
Bedtime doesn't have to be a chore!
Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD)
Behavioural strategies have been proven to be the most effective way to help infants and children who are resistant at bedtime or wake during the night.
April 23, 2018
Pregnancy/Maternity
Stress and prenatal tests
Students in Pharmacy at the Université de Montréal
You were probably nervous in the minutes that preceded the result of your pregnancy test so you can imagine the stress that surrounds prenatal screening tests or amniocentesis!
April 23, 2018
Breastfeeding
Tips for the new mom’s night out
Medela
As the weather gets warmer, you may be itching for some much-needed “me-time” out on the town. After months of being highly focused on caring for an infant, and spending hours in yoga pants and baggy (or no) tops, it’s time for a change.
April 16, 2018
Safety
Toy Safety Tips
Health Canada
Toy makers must make sure that they produce safe toys that meet the safety standards set by Health Canada. Sometimes unsafe toys do make their way onto store shelves and into homes.
April 9, 2018
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