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Introducing solid foods: Allergies/Safety myths vs. facts

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Carolyn Wilkie, RN

Recently, experts from Health Canada, the Canadian Paediatric Society, Dietitians of Canada, and the Breastfeeding Committee for Canada released new evidence-based guidelines about starting your baby on solids. A few weeks ago I blogged about “Introducing solids to your baby: myths vs. facts” … Continue reading →

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Accept unsolicited parenting advice with a smile

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Carolyn Wilkie, RN

It’s summer and as the sun starts to peak out from the clouds; you suddenly realize you forgot your baby’s sun hat. Trying out your new baby wrap seemed like a wonderful idea until the sun appeared. To appease your soaring guilt, … Continue reading →

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Biting Part 2: How to manage it in the moment

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Karen Hay, RN

Earlier this week I was writing about why toddlers bite and I shared some tips you can use to help your child express their feelings in a more appropriate way. To recap… tips include you being a: Detective – discover the triggers to … Continue reading →

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Biting Part 1: Teaching your children to express emotions in non-hurtful ways

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Karen Hay, RN

Well, I must confess I am a HUGE Modern Family fan!! This show has me laughing and crying all in the span of 30 minutes. I can relate to it every week. Sometimes I feel like they have hidden cameras … Continue reading →

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Getting to the bottom of newborn stool

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Carolyn Wilkie, RN

During your baby’s first year, you can expect to change about 2,500 diapers! It can be difficult to keep up with baby’s bowel movements! With all of those diaper changes, you may be wondering what’s normal in the newborn “poop” … Continue reading →