Chrissy Teigen ‘mom-shamed’ for painting 3-year-old daughter’s nails
There are toxic chemicals in some nail polishes, but how much of it can be absorbed via your fingernails is up for debate. Continue reading
Nearly one quarter of moms experience postpartum depression or anxiety: StatCan
According to recently compiled statistics, almost one-quarter of mothers experience either postpartum depression or an anxiety disorder in the months following birth. Continue reading
Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi gets real about mastitis, a painful breast infection
Mastitis is a common side effect of breastfeeding and is often caused by a blocked duct. Continue reading
Teens who sext are at risk of harms including depression, substance use: study
By Kim Smith Reporter
The study found teens who are sexting are four times more likely to be having sex, five times more likely to have multiple sexual partners, and half as likely to be using contraception. Continue reading
Surrogacy delivery leaves Alberta family feeling like they weren’t parents
By Kim Smith Reporter
The intended parents said it took two-and-a-half hours after the birth of their son for them to meet him. Continue reading
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How much time you spend on screens should be based on age, not minutes: CPS
The Canadian Pediatric Society recommends parents prioritize healthy habits including nutrition, face-to-face interaction and sleep over screens. Continue reading
What to do when your kids stumble on sexual content online
By Kim Smith Reporter
Within three clicks, Lisa Holts said her seven-year-old daughter, who was searching for a clothing item, was exposed to pornography. Continue reading
Playgrounds need more sand and less rubber, argues UBC researcher
Playgrounds today look much different than decades ago. Many now have rubber surfaces instead of sand. But some experts argue they’re not any safer and playgrounds today are too boring. Continue reading
Why is the C-section rate still climbing in Canada?
Every year the rate of delivering a baby via surgery continues to climb and is far above the ideal rate put forward by the World Health Organization. Continue reading