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in Healthy Eating by Rachel Fink

Delicious Pumpkin Sweet Potato Soup That’ll Make You Fall for Orange

Pumpkin Sweet Potato Soup

Can you smell that? Fall is in the air! And with it, stylish sweaters, snuggly scarves, cool boots, and pumpkin everything! Careful now—don’t settle for the pumpkin-flavored, pumpkin-spiced, pumpkin-infused commercially available products to get your autumn on. This fall, take advantage of the squash-fest and make homemade pumpkin recipes instead. Why? You ask. Well, turns […]

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in Ask The Doctor by Dr. Pierrette Mimi Poinsett M.D.

My Baby Won’t Take a Bottle. What Should I Do?

Question: My breastfeeding baby won’t take a bottle. What should I do? Answer by Dr. Pierrette Mimi Poinsett MD: This is a common challenge for many babies. The mechanism of bottle feeding is different from breastfeeding. Bottle feeding primarily works by gravity. And depending on the type of nipple, has a more rapid flow than […]

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in Child Passenger Safety by Rachel Fink
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Pictures Explain: Why You MUST Keep Your Child Rear-Facing As Long As Possible

Child Passenger Safety

Car accidents are the #1 killer of children ages 1-14. Yet 3 out of 4 people use their car seats incorrectly, even though using a child restraint properly can reduce the risk of death by up to 71% in a crash. That’s why we decided to explain in simple words exactly how car seats work and WHY you need […]

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in Perinatal Mood Disorders by Rachel Fink

Beyond Depression: Anxiety, Psychosis and Other Mental Disorders of Pregnancy and Postpartum

Perinatal Mental Disorders

by Rachel Fink and Dr Carla Brock MD FRCPI PhD Many new moms have heard of postpartum depression. But most are unaware that they may be at risk for other mental illnesses as well. The risks are real: 13% of pregnant and postpartum women experience anxiety disorders, including OCD. Others will fall into a cycle […]

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in Child Passenger Safety , Guides by Rachel Fink

Child Passenger Safety: The Definitive Guide

Baby in car seat

Car accidents are the #1 killer of children ages 1-14. Yet 3 out of 4 people use their car seats incorrectly, even though using a child restraint properly can reduce the risk of death by up to 71% in a crash. That’s why we got together with Child Passenger Safety Technician Kristen Gardiner, to provide […]

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in Perinatal Mood Disorders by Krista

Postpartum Depression: Symptoms and Risk Factors

Postpartum Depression

One of the tragedies of postpartum depression (PPD) is that most women who suffer from this illness, do not realize what they are going through, so they end up experiencing needless pain for months and sometimes years. That’s why all new moms and their loved ones should familiarize themselves with the symptoms and risk factors […]

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in Perinatal Mood Disorders by Krista

Postpartum Anxiety: What You Need to Know

About 13% of new mothers suffer from postpartum anxiety, yet most people are not aware of the symptoms and most cases are ignored. In this article we explain what postpartum anxiety is, what the risk factors and symptoms are, and how to get treatment. Skip to the section that interests you or keep reading. What […]

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in Perinatal Mood Disorders by Krista

Postpartum Psychosis: Symptoms, Risk Factors, and What To Do About It

When motherhood spirals out of control. Many people are familiar with the concept of postnatal depression, and many health professionals are now specifically trained to be on the lookout for any susceptibility and symptoms. But more recently there has been greater awareness of another, rarer, emotional consequence of childbirth and motherhood – the rather frighteningly […]

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in Research by Krista

Can We Blame our Parents for Our Bad Parenting Decisions?

We’ve all done it. Blamed our parents for why we behaved the way we did. “It is in my genes”, we say. “It is because of the way I was brought up”. A scapegoat answer that somehow justifies a poor decision we made, an emotional insecurity, a social outburst. But is this actually true? Do […]

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Why You Shouldn’t Talk to Your Child About Their Weight

Weight loss in children

We all want to do what’s best for our child — after all, we’re their ultimate support system and role model. Our actions during their development, can greatly influence their well-being. Based on a personal experience of mine, I wanted to share the connection between a healthy weight and self-esteem. How is it that they’re […]

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in Perinatal Mood Disorders by anonymous

My Experience With Postpartum Depression

You think this is something that happens to others, that you are somehow immune. I became pregnant with my first child when I was 28, after having been married for two years. We had planned it, the timing was right, and we were thrilled to start a family. I had a great pregnancy. Except for […]

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in Perinatal Mood Disorders by Krista
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Postpartum OCD: Why We Need to Talk About It

Postpartum OCD

Everyone knows that new mother’s are susceptible to postpartum depression. But did you know that postpartum OCD is also very common? Most people don’t, and that’s exactly why we need to start talking about it. This article contains everything you need to know about postpartum OCD, also known as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. If you have any suspicion that […]

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in Research by Krista

Tips for Communicating With Your Teenager

Communicating With Your Teen

Adolescence. If only you could read their mind. You glance across the table. There they are, head down, eating dinner. And you wish for the hundredth time that week that you were a mind reader. That you could peer inside their head and see what was going on. What was worrying them. What social struggles […]

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No More Tomboys!

I’m on a new crusade against the word Tomboy. If I get my way, I’ll cut it out of every dictionary. It’s all because of my own parenting challenge with my teenage children. Breaking Gender Roles My oldest child is artistic, creative and sensitive (and still cries when upset or angry). Child 1 has spent […]

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5 Foods That Are Affecting Your Child’s Mood

Foods Affecting Kids Mood

by: Krista Hillis B.A.Sc Psychology and Neuroscience We often view mental health issues as an ‘adult’ problem, but the unfortunate reality is, children also suffer from mood disorders and other mental health conditions. In fact, mental disorders among children have continued to increase, with approximately 13 to 20 percent of children affected on an annual […]

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5 of Your Favourite Disney Heroines (And Why I Hope My Daughter is Nothing Like Them)

If you have kids above the age of 2, you probably know a lot more facts about Disney characters than you ever thought possible. It’s more than likely that you bring them up in adult conversation, as if they are fascinating bits of gossip worth socially sharing. Did you know that Mulan and Jasmine both have […]

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in Opinion by Toni

Yes! You Are A Great Parent!

Girl Hugging Mother

If you’ve been a mom or dad for more than three minutes you’ve most likely experienced the guilt that comes with parenting. Suddenly you see life through the lens of “Am I doing enough? Are they happy? Healthy? Do they know I love them?” It’s natural to worry from time to time. It shows that […]

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in Humor by Rachel Fink

Look Who’s Talking: Baby Redesigns Home

Baby Talking

As a baby, it goes without saying I don’t like to complain. Just get on with it by myself, that’s my motto. But sometimes there are problems which are so glaringly obvious I can’t ignore them. I’ve tried, don’t get me wrong. But when I’m put down for a nap for example, right in the middle […]

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in Opinion by Elisheva

The Danger of ‘Big Boys Don’t Cry’

Big Boys Don't Cry

“All she does is cry.” My son was not too impressed with his new sister. Warned by peers who had been there before, I hadn’t promised him a friend or a playmate… or even someone who he would have anything in common with. (Unless of course his hobbies included bringing up milk and pooping around […]

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