Packing a lunchbox with fruit, sandwiches, and snacks is common practice for most Australian families. But what if there was another way? Flinders University researchers investigating the pros and cons of school-provided lunches say uniform delivery of lunchtime food at school could be a solution to better childhood nutrition and learning in Australia. Flinders Caring
Every month, Netflix Canada adds family-friendly shows and movies for your kids to stream. Here’s what’s coming up in February 2021. Netflix Canada has announced which new TV shows and movies it will be adding to its lineup next month and of course that means, more options for kids! There’s a bunch of titles to
Do you want to impress your friends with some of the coolest tricks and experiments ever? That’s what we thought! We have several awesome and exciting experiments we’re sure you’ll love. You can have hours upon hours of fun with them. Check them out and be the judge. First, we’ll show you a really cute
Schools are closing again in response to surging levels of COVID-19 infection, but staging randomized trials when students eventually return could help to clarify uncertainties around when we should send children back to the classroom, according to a new study. Experts say that school reopening policies currently lack a rigorous evidence base – leading to
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) is a water-soluble chemical compound with specific medicinal and therapeutic uses in alternative medicine. Alternative medicine experts recommend Epsom salt baths for pain relief, muscle relaxation, and mind and body rejuvenation. However, limited research is available to demonstrate these effects. Considerable anecdotal evidence suggests that Epsom
A new peer-reviewed study reveals that the vast majority of U.S. infants may be suffering from a substantial deficiency in an important bacterium key to breast milk utilization and immune system development, as well as protection against gut pathogens linked to common newborn conditions such as colic and diaper rash. According to the study published
Image: istock Training babies to use the potty seat for peeing and pooping is easier said than done. Engaged in exploring the world around them, they usually relieve themselves without even realizing it. Potty training might seem like a daunting task, as the transition from nappies to pants can be quite challenging. However, potty training
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Every time you see those little eyelids flutter or those lips smile in sleep, chances are you cannot help but wonder if your little one is in the middle of a dream. Babies spend a substantial part of a day sleeping. They usually go through the same stages of sleep
University of Helsinki researchers report a comprehensive pilot study on the metabolic effects of full vegan diet on young children. The study found vegan children to have remarkably altered metabolism and lower vitamin A and D status compared to children with no special diet. The study concludes that vegan diet has a broad effect on
Purchases and adoptions of dogs have spiked since last March, when we were asked to stay home. And as I’ve said before, while this is great news for dogs—especially those who’ve been sprung from shelters—lots of families are discovering that dog ownership isn’t always a walk in the park. As a canine behaviour practitioner, I’ve
Are you curious about being more intentional and mindful about which gifts to give, how much to give, and what alternatives there are to the craziness that can surround holidays and birthdays? Here’s a quick framework on how we approach gifts in our home. 1. We provide them their needs (1:07) 2. Our kids save
Laila Anderson inspired us all in her battle against a rare blood disease. Now her fight continues and her story is being told like never before in documentary film. The Blues are starting a new season – and so is Laila. Watch the extended trailer!
A recent study published in the journal The Lancet has revealed that self-reported use of face masks together with social distancing has a considerable impact on controlling the transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in the United States. Moreover, the urge to wear a face mask has been found to increase independently
At 12 p.m. today, Kamala Devi Harris officially became the first female, first Black vice president of the United States of America and Jill Biden is the country’s newest first lady. To celebrate this historical moment, both ladies followed the tradition of wearing lesser-known American designers. Jill wore a baby blue wool coat, dress (and
If the idea of buying life insurance seems like something old people do, think again—every parent needs it. Here’s why and how to get it. What is life insurance? In the unlikely but not implausible case that you or your partner dies, life insurance pays out a predetermined lump sum of money to the surviving
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Clubfoot includes a range of congenital (present at birth) foot abnormalities. Babies with this condition can have feet that are twisted out of position or out of shape. It often occurs due to shorter tendons, which are tissues that connect the muscles to the bones. Nearly half of the babies
Pregnancy and childbirth are especially high-risk periods for mental ill-health. The mobile health program called Essential Coaching for Every Mother (ECEM) was designed to meet the needs of mothers during this critical time, but its introduction was delayed because of the onset of the pandemic. A recent preprint posted to the medRxiv* server describes the
These easy toddler activity ideas will keep kids busy long enough for you to actually finish your morning coffee. (Without any screen time!) Do your kids wake up and go straight to TV time or tablets in the morning? There’s nothing wrong with liberal amounts of screen-time (especially when we’re all home indefinitely and everything is
Jan 20 2021 A 15-year research and advocacy effort to make microwave ovens safer has led to a change in national manufacturing standards that will make microwaves more difficult for young children to open, protecting them from the severe microwave-related burns that scar hundreds of kids under 5 years old in the United States each
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