Ah teething… Quite possibly the hardest part of parenting is having a teething baby! More often than not, they are irritable, not sleeping well, and not eating well which means Mom & Dad aren’t sleeping well either. Here are a few tips to help a…
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By Melissa Leniuk, Doctor of Optometry It’s summer! That means lots of swimming pools, sunshine and playing in the great outdoors. While we do our best to enjoy our favourite summer activities safely, sometimes accidents happen. Here are four tips to help keep your…
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Planning for the perfect date night out can be fun and easy, until you toss a few kids in the mix and then what?! Who do you get to watch them? Who do you trust (when grandmas and grandpas aren’t available)? What about the last…
Read More...The Best Sunscreens to Use on Kids + Sun Safety Tips
It seems that sunscreen has become a hot topic lately; there are certain brands you must stay away from, some that are ok and some that might just be best. All of the information can be overwhelming and leave many people thinking, am I not…
Read More...Gardening in Vancouver with Kids
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Read More...Setting Your Kindergarten Child Up for Success
There are a lot of things that you can do before your child enters kindergarten and after they start to set them up for success. The list is long, from proper sleeping patterns to a healthy diet. As parents, there are many factors that play…
Read More...Safe, Natural, and Effective Ways to Address Colic
Infantile Colic By: Dr. Kirti Deol Colic can be very unsettling and upsetting to parents since symptoms present as a long period of vigorous crying that persists despite all efforts at consolation. This can leave parents feeling anxious, frustrated, confused, exhausted, guilty, and inadequate. Thankfully,…
Read More...Preschools in St. Albert
Are you looking for a Preschool in St. Albert? Choosing a preschool can be a stressful experience for parents. Did you know that Winter/Spring is the time to start looking for September enrolment? Below is a round-up of St. Albert Preschools and Playschools to aid…
Read More...Hot Find Friday: Cooper & Kid “Dad-is-Awesome” Box
Modern Dads are cooking meals, supervising playgrounds, changing diapers and yet, a boatload of present-day, engaged dads are completely ignored, according to Cooper & Kid; and their mission is to change that. What is Cooper & Kid? Well its essentially a “Dad-is-Awesome” box delivered to…
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