Naturopathic medicine is all about prevention! Many studies have linked environment with chronic infections. The largest correlation is seen with…
It is always a good idea to see your healthcare practitioner to confirm an infection is present. Most practitioners are following the latest research of a “watch & wait” approach as most infections will clear within 24-72 hours. Your healthcare provider may give you a prescription with instructions to wait for this 24 hour period before filling it. Not all infections are bacterial in origin; therefore, antibiotics may not help and can lead to resistance.
Some simple changes in your child’s diet may provide relief from pain and help speed up healing. Here are some ideas:
As we are still in the cold & flu season, I thought it might be a good time to discuss ear infections. These painful infections are common for some children following an upper respiratory infection. Middle ear infections, medically known as Acute Otitis Media, are most common among children ages 6-36 months. Some children will grow out of…
This is true, after 6 months of age the iron stores your baby was born with start to become depleted. On top of this, if you are like so many moms who start their pregnancy with low iron it may be even more of a concern.
Childcare is a common topic of conversation among parents with young children. Whether you are a stay at home parent or have a career, there will be times that you need someone to care for your child. I’ve had a variety of different childcare arrangements over the years, including having my own nanny, nanny sharing and sending our kids to daycare and day home.
This post is focused on the things you should know if you are hiring a nanny. There are links to a nanny contract, interview questions, ground rules and the ins and outs of employing a nanny. If you are exploring other childcare options such as a daycare or day home also check out this post.
Here are the things I wish I would have known before I hired a nanny for the first time.
Finding suitable childcare for my kids has monopolized a significant amount of time and energy over the years. Our childcare situation has been more complicated in some months compared to others, most notably when I returned to work full time when my babies were each three and seven months old and when my nanny went on a maternity leave of her own. As my family’s needs have changed, we have tried different childcare arrangements: nanny sharing, employing our own nanny, daycare and day home. The most recent dilemma occurred when our full time nanny left us to go to university this past fall.
I’ve learned a few things when it comes to finding the right childcare provider, including that some of the most valuable tips come from listening to the experiences of other parents. The list below, which outlines some important questions to ask before you make a decision about childcare, is based on the experiences of a multitude of parents.
These are the top five things I wish I would have known when I first started looking for childcare.
As you begin to introduce new foods to your child, you may find that texture and how you present the food becomes more important (especially if you are concerned about how much she’s eating). It’s time to get creative! Here are five tips for making the introduction of new foods easier.
In my experience, there are two things that can make potty training process much quicker and easier.
First and most importantly, finding a straightforward and effective approach to potty training that’s best for you and your child.
Second, using incentives that actually work.
Potty training can be a stressful and frustrating process for both parent and child, so I’m of the mindset that anything that is going to reduce the pressure, add some light humour, and actually be useful – is all good! Kids learn from picture books and potty training is no exception. There are a lot of books to choose from and they range from horribly boring to funny and effective! Knowing your child and what makes them tick would be a great place to start. From my own personal experience, comedy works with my kids. Who doesn’t love some good potty humour, right? Having engaging characters, great illustrations and useful content are also a must. Below is a list of seven picture books that will hopefully appeal to your toddler, ease the process and maybe even make it a little bit of fun!
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Sleep is so important but the optimal amount is different for each family member.
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