December 28th, 2018 | By: Elizabeth Pantley
How to help your child embrace baby number two
Before your new baby arrived, your toddler was told he'd have a wonderful little brother to play with and how much fun it would be. Then the little brother was born and your toddler started thinking, "This squirming, red-faced baby that takes up all your time and attention is supposed to be fun?" Here are five ways to help him make the transition from only child to eldest:
December 5th, 2018 | By: Nancy Ripton
Are poinsettias poisonous? Is your Christmas tree safe? Learn how to keep your child safe this holiday season.
As parents, we don't want to make like the Grinch and steal all the Christmas cheer, but we don't want our children to get hurt during the holidays either. Unfortunately, holiday hazards can creep up where you least expect them. Here are four surprising holiday health hazards and how to protect your children from them:
June 14th, 2018 | By: Nancy Ripton
Technology has taken the family way beyond where grandma and grandpa came from. Retail genomics can tell you what colour of eyes your newborn will have or their likelihood of developing an illness at a later age. Here’s how to unlock your family's
“I’m the kind of person that can’t leave a pretty box with a bow untouched–I have to know what’s inside,” says Harriett Balkind, founder of Snoety.com. So when the baby boomer was given the chance to take a peak inside her own genetic make up, the opportunity was too irresistible to ignore. “Who wouldn’t want to know more about where they come from and what their risk of developing a certain disease is?” says Balkind. “Unlocking your personal DNA is the ultimate present to unwrap.”
May 3rd, 2018 | By: Nancy Ripton
Not all water is created equally. Find out why drinking tap water could be harmful to your health and how to seek out a better option.
Hydration is good for everyone’s health but certain tap water may not be the best choice for your family. Find out what’s coming out of your tap and how to choose a safer water supply.
January 27th, 2017 | By: Nancy Ripton
Let's admit it, having a baby can make a mess down there. Find out how Kegel exercises can help, plus how to master the right technique.