Going Green in the Bedroom

Uncategorized By November 5, 2008 Tags: , , , , 2 Comments

Green is definitely a great colour for the bedroom — and we don’t just mean for the walls.  Since your child spends approximately 1/2 of their day in bed (hopefully!) and research shows that our bodies are much more sensitive to environmental influences while sleeping, your child’s bedroom is the natural place to start  implementing  more eco-friendly products. Some eco-friendly flooring options include: bamboo, reclaimed wood from old buildings and they are even making flooring from trees damaged by the pine beetle and from trees fallen in Stanley Park during the infamous 2006 windstorm. 

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The Challenges of Autism

FAM, health By November 5, 2008 Tags: , , , , , 1 Comment

Autism refers to a group of neurological disorders that unfortunately—and for unconfirmed and unknown reasons—are affecting more and more children. It has received a lot of publicity in the last several years resulting in a lot of confusing and conflicting information being circulated. What are the facts?

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What to Wear in Month 9

Uncategorized By November 1, 2008 Tags: , No Comments

Q – I am in my last month of pregnancy and my belly is very big. While I have embraced my beautiful changing body, I am really tired of people’s eyes constantly staring at my belly. How can I survive this last month?

A – Start by wearing basic black. Your staple black empire waist dress looks great with black opaque tights and high boots. Even try tan or red boots. Also, bling the outfit up with fun colorful and shiny necklaces that drape over your bust.

Alyssa Schottland-Bauman writes and styles across Canada and the United States.

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Conception Preparation

Conception Preparation

FAM, pregnancy By November 1, 2008 Tags: , , , 3 Comments

Hoping to win at Baby Roulette? Before you and your partner toss the birth control in the trash and embark on any serious babymaking efforts, you’ve got some important decisions to make. The choices you make right now are every bit as important to your future baby’s health and well-being as the decisions you make after the pregnancy test comes back positive. Here are ten steps you should plan to take in the year prior to conception.

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Montessori Method of Schooling

FAM, kids By July 8, 2008 Tags: , , , , , 10 Comments

The Montessori method is an educational method for children, based on theories of child development originated by Italian educator Maria Montessori in the late 19th and early 20th century. It is applied primarily in preschool and elementary school settings, though some Montessori high schools exist.

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Knowing about Child Care Choices and Options

Uncategorized By July 8, 2008 Tags: , , , , , , 2 Comments

Parents often have several different choices when they are looking for child care while they are at work or at school. The type of care you choose depends on a number of factors:

  • The number of children and their age
  • The days of the week and the hours of the day that care is needed
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