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Top parenting stories this week
10 Easy Ways to Go Green
Your guide to becoming a more eco-friendly family
by: Maureen Dennis
Eco-Friendly Family
- Start a “walking school bus” with other parents and kids in your area to make getting to and from school or daycare both fun and emission-free.
- Use paper and tissue products that are 100% recycled – and save the rolls for a family art project!
- Use baking soda to clean your toddlers’ toys – since it’s non-toxic, they can even help!
- Embrace meatless Mondays (see kid-friendly recipe below).
arth Day is right around the corner – what better time to get a little greener? With help from Earth Day Canada, parenting expert and mother-of-four Maureen Dennis shares her Top 10 Earth Day Canada Approved Sustainable Tips for Families to help you make fast, easy, eco-friendly changes in your home: To view the full story click here.
More Sleep for Mom
It's tough for new moms to find time to sleep. Here's how to conquer your sleep deprivation and feel good again.
by: Terry Carson
Sleep for Mom
- Not getting enough sleep can affect your ability to cope and have a domino effect on the rest of your family.
- A recent study in the American Journal of Epidemiology found moms who slept fewer than five hours a night when their babies were six months old were more likely to retain pregnancy weight than moms who got more rest.
- The best way to get the sleep you need is to ask for help from friends, family or neighbors.
- Whenever possible, enforce naptime–for your baby, toddler and for you.
- If your kids aren't sleeping, chances are you aren't either. Invest in a good book on sleep solutions to get everyone on schedule.
f you're like us, chance are you're chronically sleep deprived. As a mom, it isn't easy to get enough shut-eye. Kids wake up at all hours of the night and most are notoriously early risers. Plus, the quest for a little "me time" often keeps moms up late at night. To view the full story click here.
New Mom Survival Guide
Giving birth is tough on your body and your baby. Here are some surprising things you can do to help you both feel better.
by: Alison Dunn
New Mom Survival Guide
- Add Epsom salts to a sitz bath to promote healing of hemorrhoids and stitches from an episiotomy or tearing.
- Use a little baby teething gel on your bum before your first post-partum bowel movement to relieve discomfort.
- Buy a safe, non-toxic lanolin cream to ease sore nipples during the first few days of breastfeeding.
- Soak cotton pads in witch hazel for a soothing, cheap alternative to medicated hemorrhoid pads.
- Keep a journal to track your baby's feedings and diaper activity to make sure he is eating enough.
iving birth is one of the most physically challenging experiences a woman can go through. And, with the excitement of preparing for the baby’s arrival, new moms sometimes forget that they’re going to need a little TLC too. To view the full story click here.
Surprising Holiday Hazards
Are poinsettias poisonous? Is your Christmas tree safe? Learn how to keep your child safe this holiday season.
by: Nancy Ripton
Holiday Hazards
- Mistletoe berries can be toxic to your infant or toddler.
- Poinsettias aren't poisonous, but many other plants you might bring home for the holidays are, including holly and boxwood.
- Most strings of Christmas lights are coated with a plastic that contains lead.
- Live spruce or pine tree needles can cause painful cuts in the mouth and throat if swallowed, so water your tree to keep needles from dropping.
- Vanilla extract contains ethanol and can cause respiratory distress if your child drinks it.
s 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: To view the full story click here.
Should You Get the Flu Shot?
In a word, yes. Here's a look at why you should vaccinate your family this year.
by: Lorraine Grypstra
Flu Shot
- Serious illness from the flu is most common for children under age two
- The easiest way to keep your family healthy is to wash hands frequently.
- Pregnant women are more likely to suffer severe illness from the flu than other women.
- The flu can also cause problems for your unborn baby by increasing the risk of preterm labor.
eing sick isn't fun, but the flu can actually be dangerous for young children and pregnant women. Here’s why the flu shot is so important for your family. To view the full story click here.
