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Allergy Soothers For Little Ones

Minnow Hamilton | Posted 07.19.2012 | Canada Living
Minnow Hamilton

Our kids are perfect. It's just that when they have runny noses and itchy eyes they don't always look or feel that way. To make sure they are at their best, we put together a list of allergy Soothers for you to look through. Here are some of our favourites...

Top 5 Myths About Twins Debunked

Samantha Kemp-Jackson | Posted 07.17.2012 | Canada Living
Samantha Kemp-Jackson

Being a parent of multiples means putting up with many questions and even more misconceptions. It's not surprising that people are interested in what it's like to have twins, raise them, parent them and live with them. It's evident that as much as people would like to know about twins, triplets and other multiples, there are a lot of misconceptions about them. Accordingly, here are the top five myths debunked.

Kids Eat Up TV Ads, Then Junk Food

Marko Sijan | Posted 07.16.2012 | Canada
Marko Sijan

The results of recent surveys of students in the U.S. and Canada link poor eating habits in children to the amount of television they watch. While this isn't new information, it serves as a useful reminder that the advertising industry is indoctrinating children into the long-term negative effects of eating unhealthy food -- effects that range from obesity to early death.

SavvyMom's Guide to May

Minnow Hamilton | Posted 07.14.2012 | Canada Living
Minnow Hamilton

May is your month, moms! Here's some tips to help make your mother's day month the best it can be. Lots of things to read, download and try while the weather warms up.

What We Didn't Expect From What to Expect

Minnow Hamilton | Posted 07.11.2012 | Canada Living
Minnow Hamilton

Google's self-driving car, pregnancy must-haves, more Fifty Shades of Grey, mason jars and sandwich bags -- they all caught my attention this week.

What To Do If He Doesn't Propose

Colette Kenney | Posted 07.10.2012 | Canada Living
Colette Kenney

Isn't it totally frustrating? You're with the man of your dreams. He tells you how much he loves you. He tells you that he wants to be with you forever. And yet he refuses to pop the question. So what gives?

What Love is Like After Divorce

Delaine Moore | Posted 07.08.2012 | Canada Living
Delaine Moore

Somewhere during the course of my post-divorce singlehood, my "value hierarchy" changed -- and "serious relationship" was no longer at the top of my list as it had been while married. All that independence, and self-care and personal success I'd cultivated since divorcing felt threatened.

Are Modern Teachers to Blame for Bullies?

Tracie Wagman | Posted 06.19.2012 | Canada
Tracie Wagman

The movie "Bully" ends with a call for other children to stand up and help when they witness a bullying situation. The premise is that if you're not part of the solution, you're part of the problem. But is it fair to put the burden on children to speak up and help when they see someone being bullied? Is it really realistic?

They Don't Really NEED You Around All the Time

Ken Rabow | Posted 05.09.2012 | Canada Living
Ken Rabow

We must first leave our father's house, leave all the things we know, leave our land, and go out towards an unknown adventure that promises us untold abundance if we keep faith in ourselves, and keep our wits about us.

Making Your Kids Love the Classroom

Sara Winter | Posted 05.09.2012 | Canada Living
Sara Winter

Have you ever used headphones that were turned up way too loud? If you were wearing them all the time, how hard do you think it would be for you to be able to you to concentrate on other things? Have conversations? Ask questions like these to help kids understand what autism's like.

Hold Them Back So They Can Get Ahead

Erica Diamond | Posted 05.09.2012 | Canada Living
Erica Diamond

Today at 8.5 years old, he is still at the top of his class academically, but I can tell you, he's not as socially mature as his peers. He's been known to suck his thumb a time or two, and he is still very attached to us. But, he makes the A team in sports, he's got a ton of friends, and seems to fit right in with his 3rd grade peers.

Finding Inner Peace at the Food Court

Elaine Dembe | Posted 04.17.2012 | Canada Living
Elaine Dembe

I'm sometimes known as the Queen of Quinoa for my healthy eating habits. So you can imagine the shock on a patient's face when I bumped into them at Costco's snack bar where I was face deep in the most delicious beef hot dog, bun oozing with Heinz ketchup, French's mustard and Bick's green relish. Oh, and I was also inhaling a side of fries.

Tough Talk on Bullying with the Minister of Education

Tracie Wagman | Posted 02.21.2012 | Canada
Tracie Wagman

Ontario's Ministry of Education reached out to me and asked if I wanted to discuss bullying with the Minister. Would I?! You bet. The question is, did she really want to hear what I have to say?

Coddling Or Helping? No-Fail Cheating Policy Might Harm Students

CBC | Posted 02.01.2012 | Canada Living

A St. John's-based school board is reviewing a controversial new policy that forbids teachers from giving a failing grade to students cau...

Less Sunlight, Less Playtime: Should Clocks Move Forward So Kids Can Stay Active?

CP | Anne-Marie Tobin, The Canadian Press | Posted 01.09.2012 | Canada Living

TORONTO - Now that clocks have been set back an hour in most parts of Canada and it's dark before dinnertime, a new British study on kids' physical ac...

ADHD Medication: Does It Raise Heart Risks In Kids?

The Canadian Press | Posted 01.01.2012 | Canada Living

Ritalin and similar medicines that millions of North American children and teens take to curb hyperactivity and boost attention do not raise their ris...

The Challenges Of Early Onset Puberty

The Huffington Post Canada | Shelley White | Posted 01.01.2012 | Canada Living

Puberty can be a challenging and complicated experience for any kid. But what if your child's physical and emotional maturation is happening ahead of ...

Are Cold Meds For Kids A Waste Of Money? Doctors Weigh In

CP | Helen Branswell, The Canadian Press | Posted 12.31.2011 | Canada Living

TORONTO - With cold and flu season starting, parents of young children can expect to face plenty of runny noses, bleary eyes and persistent coughs ove...

Halloween Candy: Should You Stop Your Child From Trick-Or-Treating

The Huffington Post Canada | Shelley White | Posted 12.24.2011 | Canada Living

For many children, Halloween is one of the most anticipated days of the year. Not only do they get to dress up as ghouls or witches or superheroes or ...

Is It Really Risky To Put Off Having Children?

The Huffington Post Canada | Shelley White | Posted 12.19.2011 | Canada Living

It seems everyone is talking about women who choose to have children later in life. New York magazine recently featured a 63-year-old pregnant wom...

Polite Kids 101: It's Not Always Your Job To Teach Your Children Manners

The Huffington Post Canada | Shelley White | Posted 12.04.2011 | Canada Living

Though turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes usually get top billing, most people would agree Thanksgiving's really about saying thank you. As Canad...

If Women Don't Want Kids, Are They Inadequate?

Josey Vogels | Posted 11.23.2011 | Canada Living
Josey Vogels

Some people say that people who don't have children are selfish. And your point is? Yes, I like the freedom to work and enjoy life with just little old me to think about. Besides, give me a break. Why do you think people have kids? To further the human race? For the kid's sake? Doubtful.

Kids Are Having A Harder Time Mastering Basic Math

Postmedia News | Amy Chung | Posted 11.22.2011 | Canada Living

OTTAWA -- Canada's public schools are doing a poor job of teaching basic math skills and shortchanging a generation of kids, says a study by the Front...

The Secret Of Child-Free Parents: They're Happy

The Huffington Post Canada | Sarah Treleaven | Posted 10.05.2011 | Canada Living

Kids aren't for everyone. And according to Ellen L. Walker, author of "Complete Without Kids: An Insider's Guide to Childfree Living by Choice or by C...

Does Your Kid Really Need An iPad?

The Huffington Post Canada | Shelley White | Posted 11.13.2011 | Canada Living

As kids across the country are settling back into school, their parents have no doubt equipped them with binders, protractors and pencil crayons, as t...