Growing Up: Baby

“Accidents happen quickly. Water can be fun, but we need to be safe in and around it.”
From bathtubs and pools to natural bodies of water, this episode focuses on building water confidence, safely. L…

Ever wonder what it’s like to have twins? Or… what the odds are of having TWO sets? Mom of four Molly Malone is a self-made twin expert: from myth busting and learned experience, to words of advice a…

The benefits of breastfeeding are well documented, but that doesn’t mean the experience is without challenge — an LC shares advice and reassurance. Unpack the ‘Breast is Best’ narrative and understan…

Planning a trip but feeling anxious about air travel with your little one? That's understandable — but it’s totally manageable with preparation, patience, and a positive attitude. Tune in for tips an…

Ever wonder what your newborn sees, how baby’s brain grows, or the effect of positive vs. negative stimuli? A doctor specializing in newborn and development paediatrics walks us through key milestone…

Don’t be deterred if your photography skills aren’t quite up to scratch. The perfect picture is one that makes you smile — so take it! Learn the do's and don'ts of newborn photography so you can capt…

“It’s going to happen. It’s a normal part of infant development; it’s neither the fault of the parent or caregiver, or the baby.” Your baby’s incessant crying is difficult to endure, and it’s importa…

Preparing to enter the world of solids, but don’t know where to start? Learn to read baby’s cues, when they’re ready, and what to start with (and avoid). From Baby Led Weaning to introducing the 10 m…

Introduce your little one to hydrotherapy and massage — treatments that can help improve circulation, muscle tone and digestion. Touch and body awareness are so important; learn simple techniques lik…

As a new parent, you may know what to expect, but a brand new baby can come as quite the shock to your four-legged family member. Prepare your dog or cat using positive reinforcement and techniques u…

A new baby brings about a host of new feelings, for better or for worse. It’s not uncommon for a heightened sense of caution to lead to some pretty unsettling thoughts, imagery or compulsions. Know t…

This Mom-to-be had everything one could hope for leading up to the birth of her first-born: a stable relationship, a thriving career, a beautiful home. So when postpartum depression struck out of now…

What is sleep training; how does it work and when should you begin? How to navigate the dreaded, yet misunderstood, sleep regression. And, one third of bone tired Canadian parents report sleeping wit…

If your baby started choking right now, would you know what to do? Airway obstructions are the most common emergencies in infants and young children. Get a refresher on the First Aid basics with a ce…

Have you ever looked down at your new bundle of joy and thought: “what in the world am I supposed to do with you all day?” There are many cost effective (free!) ways to stimulate crucial brain develo…

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