With families taking planes, trains and automobiles this March break; motion sickness is bound to affect many. According to a paper written by Dr. Fay Weisberg entitled (smartly) DON’T LET CAR SICKNESS RUIN YOUR TRAVEL PLANS; “Motion sickness is rare amongst infants less then two years of age and tends to peak amongst children between…
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Disposing of that car seat
Many car seats mark the expiry date on the right hand side of the car seat or booster. Some car seats are safe to use until they are 10 years old; others 6 or 8 years. If you are unsure of your seat’s expiry date; call Transport Canada at 1-800-333-0371. What do you do if…
Tips for March Break
There will be lots of kids around next week. Your usual haunts will have a few more bodies. Here are some tips for March Break; Plan ahead. Perhaps do your grocery shopping in the evening; leaving the kids at home with another caregiver. Be ready for lines. Pack extra snacks. Take deep breaths. Don’t stress…go…
Leap Year Babies
A baby born on February 29 can be called a “leapling”. In many countries; a leapling’s legal birthday is observed February 28. This is a way of counting common years to when the child reaches majority at 18 years old. Since Feb. 29 comes every four years — being born on this special day certainly…
Dear Children,
Dear Children, May I ask you, with all the love in my heart, to do one small thing for me. From this point forward, for the rest of your lives, do not touch each other – ever again. If you crawl into my bed – at 6:30 in the morning – on my birthday; please…
Valentine’s Chocolate Cake
This fudgy chocolate layer cake is originally from Chatelaine November 2004. It is Parent Club tested and kid approved. It makes two 8-in cakes or a whole bunch of muffins. Freezes well. 2 ¼ cups all purpose flour2/3 cup cocoa powder2 tsp baking soda½ cup unsalted butter1 ½ cups granulated sugar1 ¾ cups buttermilk **2…
Remember – Valentines!
How do you celebrate Valentine’s Day? Do you celebrate? Some parents believe it is a Hallmark holiday — a fête created by card companies to increase revenues in the winter months. This year a friend received a note from the teacher asking that all valentine’s be simply marked TO: My Friend rather than personalized with…
Solutions for Diaper Rash
If your baby/child presents with a diaper rash/skin irritation here is a simple solution. Mix ½ cup of oatmeal in the child’s bathwater. Do not add soap, bubble bath or bath oil. The oatmeal will soothe the itch and relieve the irritation. This chemical free solution is something that is already in your pantry. It…
The Business of Being Born
“The Business of Being Born” is playing tonight (Monday) at the Ryerson Midwifery Building at 7:30pm. Admission $4.00 – children welcome. This documentary explores the birth business in the United States. The executive producer is talk show host/actress Ricki Lake. Parent Club has NOT reviewed this film. However, we invite you to click the link…
Arm & Hammer – Baking Soda tips
Baking soda is a fabulous – readily available – product. As promised, here are some ideas on using baking soda the home. For even more ideas please surf over to the Arm & Hammer website (Canadian Arm & Hammer website, U.S. Arm & Hammer website). These tips are courtesy of Arm & Hammer and Julia…