Family counsellor and parenting expert Alyson Schafer talks about what new Health Canada guidelines on alcohol means for parents and how to get closer to the recommended one to two drinks per week.
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Raising a Child with More than One Language
There are benefits to exposing your children to multiple languages as toddlers. Will it affect their speech or comprehension when starting school?
Why Toddlers Have Difficulty Sharing and How to Help
The concept of sharing involves social and emotional skills that toddlers haven’t developed yet. Consider one of these responses when your toddler won’t share.
6 Things You Can Let Your Toddler Do
Whether that’s getting dirty, indulging in the opportunity to say no, or wearing mismatched shoes to the park, there really are some things you can just let your toddler do.
How to Support a Shy Child
It’s completely natural for a child to feel shy, to shy away from meeting new people, or to feel more comfortable watching from the sidelines. However, there are ways you can support your child.
4 Ways to Understand Toddler Behaviour
Figuring out toddler behaviour can be tough, but there are proven ways to decode your kid’s actions.
Oral Hygiene Tips for Young Children
A registered dental hygienist shares her best oral hygiene tips for young children.
Potty Training Basics
Teaching a tiny human to know their body’s cues and make it to the toilet in time is a daunting task (especially if kindergarten looms large!). Here are some basics.
How Children Can Offer Real Apologies
You can insist that your child apologize, but how can you help them to feel genuine remorse, make amends and do better next time?
How to Talk to Your Kids About What’s Happening in Ukraine
Your first instinct may be to shield your children from conflict, but these conversations can actually be comforting for kids of all ages.