Raffi’s child honouring course: parenting for a better world
By Sarah Moore One morning not long ago, I was about to attempt to fix a clogged drain in my shower. With minimal enthusiasm…
Parenting
BEGINNINGS AND ENDINGS
By Sally Saint Seven years ago, I chose to walk the path of a single parent, and this is my story of beginning and end. I…
Life coaching: embrace change and achieve your goals
Cassandra Hogan understands how challenging those early years of motherhood can be and is passionate about helping women to embrace the changes in their lives and achieve…
Understanding Counterwill
By Adrienne Wood Bill looks up impatiently from his breakfast news article across to his 13-year-old daughter. “Maddie…” he says with an edge to his voice. Maddie’s head remains buried in…
How children’s diets change as they develop
By Emily Folk One of the first things that every baby needs is their first meal. After you bond with your baby, the ritual of feeding…
Omega-3s: What to take during pregnancy, the postnatal period, and childhood
By the Nordic Naturals Education Team One of the first questions from anyone interested in omega-3s is: How much should I take? It’s also one…
My second child
By Jess Urlichs My second child, you may have come in that order, but you aren’t second rate. The only second you are to…
The journey
By Sarah Noble You were here. Everything I thought I knew, went out the window. I thought I’d KNOW what to do. I didn’t. I was overwhelmed. I wanted…
Nourished Life Founder Irene Falcone’s top natural products for kids
Choosing the right products to use on your children’s delicate young skin can be tricky. Nourished Life is passionate about producing pure, natural and organic products…
10 alternatives to “consequences” when your child isn’t cooperating
By Dr. Laura Markham “My 3-year-old was sitting on the couch after bath wearing her towel and said NO about 5 times when asked…
The importance of support, positivity and acceptance for our children
By Amanda Metcalf I work with your kids. OK, maybe not YOUR kids specifically, but the collective your. Our community’s kids. And this generation…
How will your fears affect your children?
By Lou Marx Remember being told, ‘You can do or be anything you want in life’? I remember hearing that a lot growing up…
Heartbeat
By Freya Hill The morning we first saw you, the little flicker of you, started as rainy and wet. It was the first day…
Success: It’s a matter of perspective
By Kimberley Davis If there’s one thing that going on an overnight tramp with an 18-month-old teaches you, it’s that success is simply a…
When it comes to baby massage, ingredients matter
Massage is a wonderful way to bond with your baby and at the same time make them feel relaxed and safe. The numerous benefits…
Colic: tips and natural remedies
Having a baby is one of the most rewarding experiences in life, however it can also be the most challenging, especially when your baby…
In this moment
By Lacey Owen The sun is rising, trying desperately to overcome heavy clouds that are rolling in, harbouring gentle rainfall. Surrounding pines are home to…
The benefits of hosting an au pair
It can be difficult for parents to find the delicate balance between meeting the needs of their children and their work, and it’s so important to find a childcare…
The importance of making time for YOU
By Elizabeth Pantley Parenting is a more-than-full-time job. You’re constantly busy and likely stressed from handling a million tasks from morning ’til night-and everywhere…
How liberal feminism and patriarchy work together to create the detached mother
By Tracy Cassels The following is a talk I presented at the 2016 Motherhood Initiative for Research and Community Involvement Conference in Toronto, ON….