Tag Archives: Physical Health

Pregnant? Get the real deal on your meal

Doesn’t it seem that when you are pregnant everyone wants to tell you how to eat, what to eat and everything in-between? As a Registered Dietitian working with the Halton Prenatal Nutrition Program I hear a lot of myths around prenatal nutrition. … Continue reading

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5 best baby things not for sale…

This is the first post in a three-part series about the pregnancy, labour, birth and beyond. Recently, during a prenatal class I had some parents ask me how do they know what the best products are to buy, like strollers, cribs … Continue reading

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Give Mom a Break. Go Outside and Enjoy Winter!

I’m not trying to get bonus points, but my wife does a lot at our house! As a result, she often needs breaks and a little “me-time” to settle into her favourite glass of wine and to tackle her latest … Continue reading

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The Sleepy Teen Years

I remember what it was like to have two teenage sons who were always exhausted and never seemed to get enough sleep. Being that both are well over six feet tall, I assumed they were just tired from growing so … Continue reading

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Hey Mom & Dad … Where do babies come from?

Children are curious and ask A LOT of questions. Often where there is a child asking a question, there is a parent nearby who is patiently answering these questions. That is until they ask about … (cue horror movie music … Continue reading

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