I suffer from migraines and when I have one, I need to be in a dark, quiet room. This is difficult when you have a child at home. I have developed a few secret weapons to keep my daughter entertained so I can rest in the quiet I need.
New Year’s resolutions often fail, and it’s not because people lack willpower. You may be stuck in the same old pattern because you’re overwhelmed by detailed (and conflicting) information about how to lose weight, get fit, save money or get organized.
Don’t let the cold get you down. Get outdoors, have fun and stay fit. Huddled in front of the fire is one way to pass the cold winter days, but Calgary pediatrician Dr. Peter Nieman says keeping active all year round is an important element in combating childhood obesity.
Bad news for parents of school-age kids: the early school years are a prime time for nightmares. For many children, nightmares peak between the ages of five and eight, thanks to an increasingly active imagination, fantasy play and newly acquired social awareness.
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