4 Questions to Ask Child Caregivers during Corona
Here are some things to think about when hiring a caregiver for kids amid coronavirus.
Kids health & safety
How to talk to kids about coronavirus
It is important to talk with your children regarding what is going on, as they may be seeing social media...
Home Safety Basics for Children and Aging Parents
by freelance writer Riley Herder Looking for childcare? Find carers in your area now. If your house is home to...
Forget New Year’s Resolutions!
In 2020, I will… We’re not talking about New Year’s resolutions here. Not ones that barely begin on January 1st...
Keeping Baby Safe
Tips for keeping your baby safe. There are so many things to know when you have a new baby that...
School’s out for COVID-19: How parents are navigating the impending childcare crisis
Looking for childcare? Find help in your area here. Parents are accustomed to school and day care closures due to...
Your Coronavirus Questions, Answered: What Families and Carers Need to Know
(updated on April, 21) The novel coronavirus has taken over the news and our lives. We are currently facing a...
What’s safe for families to do—and not—during the coronavirus outbreak?
Coronavirus vigilance is all of our new reality. Schools are closing, football tournaments are cancelling and companies are allowing some...
Allergies in Kids: What You Need to Know
by freelance writer Riley Herder Many of us have grown accustomed to life with allergies. It may have been scary...
Social distancing: What exactly does that mean and how does it work?
As the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) spreads throughout the country, health officials are asking everyone to practice social distancing. But...
Pool Safety for Kids
>> Yearning for some relaxation? Find childcare here. Fun summer memories are often filled with days swimming in pools, but those...
6 Mistakes I Made My First Year As A Mum — Which You Can Avoid
The journey of becoming a new parent is as beautiful and joyous as it is messy and exhausting. Most of...
100 Questions to get to know your teenager
One thing that my wife and I discussed recently, was that we don’t talk to our child enough about some...
Pet Safety on Halloween
Halloween can be downright spooky for your pets. Between the stress caused by a stream of trick-or-treaters at the door,...
Grandparents and Grandkids: 15 Reasons This Relationship Is Awesome
What makes grandparents and grandkids so special? From the general silliness to the extra source of love, this bond is...
Keeping Your Children Safe on Halloween
While Halloween is one of the most exciting days of the year for children, it is often one of the...
Caregiver burnout is real. Here’s how professional caretakers deal with it.
Most of my days as a full-time nanny started out the same way: I would get up, shower, get coffee...
Teaching Your Child to Ride a Bike
The thought of your child riding a bike for the first time can be as nerve-racking for you as for them. While riding...
Emergency Checklist for Elderly Relatives and Their Caregivers
How to be prepared for a crisis. We hope we’ll never need the information, but if there is an emergency...
What to do when Grandma doesn’t respect your parenting rules
I often find myself wishing my family lived closer to either set of grandparents. From free childcare and frequent family...
Green Cleaning: 7 Natural Solutions That Really Work
Here’s how you can be more environmentally friendly when it comes to cleaning your home. Taking care of our environment...
What foods do women crave during pregnancy and why?
While pregnancy cravings are often depicted as wildly dramatic, for a lot of pregnant women, they are no laughing matter....
The Plastic Diet – How You Can Reduce Your Plastic Usage
Plastic is destroying the planet. From brushing and flossing your teeth to packing your vegetables in the supermarket, plastic has become...
What’s Your Day Care Sick Policy?
Your toddler wakes up more tired than usual, with a runny nose and glazed eyes. You take his temperature; it’s...
7 Tips for Elderly People Who Are Alone for The Holidays
Here are some tips and tricks you can use to make this holiday season an enjoyable one. With the holidays...
Is Your Baby Teething Early? Here Are 4 Common Parent Worries
Can your baby be teething at 3 months old? While most infants get their first teeth between 4 and 6...
How to Interview an Au Pair
An au pair is a foreign national who moves to a different country to provide child care, while taking language classes and...
Back-to-School Blues: How You Can Help Your Kids Beat Back-to-School Anxiety
As the summer draws to a close, many families are dealing with anxiety about going back to school — or in some...
Are You Scared of Your Child?
5 signs you fear your kids, and how you can change their behaviour. Parents fearing their children is more common than you might...
Overcoming Problems with Your Employer
Disagreements between caregivers and their employers are often a result of lack of communication. Here are some tips to prevent arguments or conflicts....
The Dog Diet: How to Keep Weight Off Your Dog
Is your dog walking with a little too much waddle? Reduce your dog’s excess weight in a controlled manner. All dog owners know...
Co-Sleeping: Common Parent Worries
5 fears and facts about co-sleeping. Prior to parenthood, you have it all figured out: Folded onesies neatly line a...
9 Autumn Gardening Tasks
Prepare your garden, flower beds and plants for the weather change with this autumn checklist. Take advantage of the mild autumn weather and tackle...
5 Ways Parents Can Manage the ‘Terrible Twos’
Professional advice to help parents through the toddler stage. For many parents the switch from having a sweet little baby,...
What Is Postpartum Belly Binding and Do I Need It?
If you’ve been pregnant and have given birth any time during the last five years or so, odds are pretty...
11 Ways Parents Can Alleviate Stress
Stress-busting tips for parents trying to manage it all. Whether you’re the parent of a tantrum-loving toddler or an eye-rolling,...
When Do Girls Stop Growing?
There’s no doubt about it, there are some positively adorable outfits for little girls out there nowadays. While you may...
How to Pick the Right Baby Blanket Size
A baby blanket is often more than just a cover to keep your little one warm. Handmade blankets can become...
Baby Shoe Sizes: What You Need to Know
It seems a shame to hide the feet of the little ones – but, especially in the early months, you’ll want...
My Dog Ate Chocolate but Seems OK: What Do I Do?
Your dog just discovered (and devoured) your secret chocolate stash. You’ve heard time and again chocolate is harmful — even...