Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Burping is a method of releasing gas from the stomach and esophagus through the mouth. It is also called belching. So, how to burp a newborn? Does it help a baby? Burping is beneficial for a baby, and the lack of it might make a baby cranky and gassy, resulting
Month: February 2022
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Strawberry is a nutrient-dense fruit rich in vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants. But since they are acidic, parents might want to know when can babies have strawberries? Thankfully, you may make strawberries a part of a baby’s weaning diet. The fruit can contribute to their overall nutritional needs, promoting their health and
Get your *FREE* 20 Ways to Naturally Improve Your Child’s Focus cheat sheet → http://www.theparentingjunkie.com/focus-free “There are large variations in attention span and temperament that we can attribute simply to the diversity of the human experience. I feel we can view this as a strength and not the disorder it’s painted to be.” – @parentingjunkie Go
Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Babies start to smile from the time even before they are born. Yes, you read that right. During the 11th week of pregnancy, your baby can smile and make complex facial expressions while still in the womb (1). These smiles, known as reflex smiles, may continue for a few weeks
The CRA has extended the temporary flat-rate method for this and next tax season. Here’s how it works. While employees who primarily worked from home have always been able to claim work expenses, the Canada Revenue Agency has streamlined the process. You can apply one of two ways: a temporary flat-rate method (extended for the
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE The sight of a baby crying can worry parents for sure. Nevertheless, it is common for babies to cry for a total of three hours a day. Crying serves various purposes and may communicate different emotions of the baby. In some cases, their crying might only be their way of
Here are the pros and cons of popular parenting styles I preached about – but may have changed my opinion on! I hope this liberates you from any kind of dogmatic thinking or perfectionism so that you have the freedom TO CHANGE – to truly love parenting and to parent from love. 0:00 9 Ways
Intersectionality posits that social categorizations and personal identities are interconnected in a way that creates a unique nuanced lived experience for individuals rather than an additive experience. For example the experience of a queer Black woman living in a rural area is not the sum of being queer, Black, and in a rural location, as
Canadian organization Moms at Work is looking to combat pandemic job loss by helping mothers back into the workplace in a healthier, more sustainable way. It’s no secret that working during the pandemic has, for many people, sucked—especially mothers. Allison Venditti is trying to make things a little better with the launch of a new
No matter what bodily fluid you’re dealing with, we’ve got the remedy—plus a tip to save you from stumbling through making their bed in the middle of the night. It’s the worst morning surprise: your kid’s mattress soaked in pee, blood from a nosebleed or vomit. Soak up as much as you can, then try
I let my kids know that grief is normal and it takes time to process the death of a family pet. Our beloved dog, Roxy, died at the end of 2021. She was the second commitment my husband and I had made to each other—right after buying our first house (with a fenced backyard), and
Throughout COVID-19, my raft of hope has been built by the ritual of watching cartoons as a family. When the pandemic hit Toronto, I never would’ve guessed that what would keep my family healthy would be a life-saving vaccine and a nightly ritual of watching cartoons. The episodic nature of television has given my little
5 Decluttering Mistakes to Avoid // Stop Sabotaging Your Efforts! The Parenting Junkie shares with us common decluttering mistakes we all make. After watching this you’ll know which decluttering mistakes to avoid. Specifically this video will address 5 decluttering mistakes. After learning these 5 decluttering mistakes to avoid you’ll be on your way to a
If your locks are low on your to-do list (we feel you!), these hair-savers will buy you a few more days between washes. 1. She’s Like the Wind Invisible Dry Shampoo and Conditioner Photo: Voir Haircare Multi-taskers are a mom’s best friend. Reach for this two-in-one dry shampoo plus conditioner when you need to add
From wriggling up the door frame to escaping their cribs, this anxiety-inducing phase is completely normal. Here’s how to safely encourage your little climber. At age two, Lee-Anne Maier’s son, Theo, was still in diapers, but he could climb to the top of the 12-foot net climber at the playground down the street. Maier quickly got
Boasting is a normal part of development, to a degree. Here’s when to let it slide—and when to shut it down. Nine-year-old Sadie* has just started skating lessons, and she comes off the ice beaming with pride. “She brags that she’s the fastest one in her class,” says Toronto mom Chris Rubin*. Sadie also loves
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