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Loving tips for happy children
Manon Fabi
inf., M.Sc. and professional PNL coach
Being a proud parent is one of the best demonstrations of love but it is also the biggest challenge of your life. Here are a few tips for you.
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Family life
Should we reward children?
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Just like punishments, rewards are given to control children. The difference only lies in the fact that one is more positive than the other. We want the child to continue behaving well so we buy it in some way.
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Step by step: Massage for children
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Massage is an excellent tool to incorporate relaxation into your routine. Far from being complicated, it’s an ideal way to relax and bond with your child. Here's how.
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Diet
My child used to eat, but not anymore…
Nathalie Regimbal
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What can we do when our child refuses to eat? Breathe and watch! Our nutritionist explains.
January 13, 2020
Diet
Are snacks essential?
Nathalie Regimbal
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Is it true that our children need to eat snacks? To answer this question, we must know the two main reasons why snacks should be eaten.
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Believing in fairytales
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Should we tell fictitious stories to our kids? Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, the baby-delivering Stork, the Tooth Fairy?
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Childcare
Overnight Sitters – What you need to know
Paulina Podgorska
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It is getting to be that time of year – fun and festive but also “go go go” as you try to get your projects at work done before year end, host family meals and festivities, go shopping and toast to the year behind and the year ahead at parties, parties, parties!
November 11, 2019
Family life
The "Caillou's mom" myth
Nancy Doyon
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A good mother is sympathetic, gentle and always patient. She never gets angry, always has time for her children and sacrifices her own happiness for her family’s benefit... Really?
September 9, 2019
Pregnancy/Maternity
Pregnancy and heavy legs
Rachel et Hervé Senzeo
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There is a recurrent pattern in pregnant women: the heavy legs phenomenon. What causes it? There are several reasons for this.
September 2, 2019
Childcare
How parents manage their children's stress about starting daycare
Solène Bourque
Psychoeducator
Your child will soon be introduced to the world of daycare. To ensure this new phase goes as smoothly as possible, here are a few tips to make life easier.
August 26, 2019
Childcare
Nanny Contracts – Formalise your ways of working together
Paulina Podgorska
Founder of SOSsitter.ca
Nanny contract: two words that do not seem like they should be put together. Your nanny is like a member of your family; he or she is the person you trust to look after your children.
August 26, 2019
Dad
Say no to physical punishment!
Nancy Doyon
Family Coach
Recently, the press published the results of a recent study that established a link between increased aggressiveness in children and the use of corporal punishment by parents.
August 5, 2019
Fashion/Beauty
Fashion tips for plus size women
Nadine Joannette
Stylist
You can feel beautiful and attractive no matter what size you are. When you’re a plus-size, it’s all a question of cuts, fabrics and proportions! Here’s a little advice from Nadine Joannette.
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Childcare
Nanny's background - step by step
Paulina Podgorska
Founder of SOSsitter.ca
Selecting a nanny or a babysitter to whom you will entrust your children and your home is definitely an important decision that you should not take lightly.
