parenting Archives - North Shore Mama

Childrens’ moles: what to expect and when to check

Dermatologist - Dr. Alexandra Kuritzky February 19, 2017 0

Childhood is when a lot of moles (nevi) first appear, and parents are understandably unsure of what is normal. There are many different types of moles. A set of rules to assess moles for melanoma risk in adults and older children is the “ABCDE” rule. Not every mole that... Read more

Simplifying Meal Time For Your Family in 5 Easy Steps

Freedom Coach - Ranbir Puar July 13, 2016 0

Far too often, when I unpack my kids’ lunch bags after school, I find most of their lunch still in the bag. I ask why… “They needed us out of the classrooms, so we didn’t have time to eat better.” Consistent answers from both boys. Other moms relate a... Read more

How to handle a picky eater and raise a happy eater

Occupational Therapists - Collective Therapy June 13, 2016 2

Hands up if you have a picky eater at home. I’m going to tell you something that I hope helps you feel better about this. Picky eating can be a completely typical part of child development. In fact, most young children are picky about food at some point or... Read more

Preparing Your Child For Kindergarten

Occupational Therapists - Collective Therapy May 29, 2016 3

Many parents are probably thinking about their pre-kindergarten kids starting school in the fall. This can be a tricky road to navigate emotionally. On the one hand, it’s exciting to think about this next new step for your child and all the opportunities and adventures that come with starting school.... Read more

Tell me and Show me: Using pictures to make life a little easier

Occupational Therapists - Collective Therapy March 22, 2016 3

We all use pictures or visuals throughout the day to give us more information about what is happening in our environment. We watch our friends and families facial expressions to give us information about feelings, we look outside to see what the weather is like, we look at our... Read more

That’s it! No more TV for the kids!

Life February 10, 2016 15

This is something I have been grappling with for a while now. I have known that it was a move I wanted to make but, for some reason, I just took a while to make it. I finally took action 10 days ago and hope to never look back. My kids... Read more

Making the Most of Your Parent Teacher Interviews!

Education - Marine Drive Math & Science Centre January 10, 2016 7

You walk into your child’s classroom to meet with their teacher and are already feeling rushed because you had to race from work to attend this meeting. Your thoughts are scattered but you still manage to have a brief, courteous chat with your child’s teacher. She tells you that... Read more

Infant Oral Care: When and how to get started

Dental Health - Melissa Skinner August 11, 2014 0

Baby oral care should start as early as possible. Babies love routine… so why not take advantage. Choose a time of the day that suits you best, whether its first thing in the morning, or during baby’s bath time. I personally have found right before bath time to be... Read more

Sleep training baby #2 UPDATE!

Parenting July 31, 2013 1

We’ve got a sleeper! YAHOO. Sleep is so underrated. For the first time in over 5 months, I slept a full 8 hours last night and I feel like a human being again. Sleep training works. It takes time and it’s not necessarily easy (though what part of parenting... Read more

Sleep training baby #2 with the help of A Kiss Goodnight!

News Parenting July 28, 2013 4

Sleep training Days 1-3 When my oldest daughter, Portia, was about 5 or 6 months old, nobody in our house was getting much sleep and I wasn’t sure what to do about it. She would *sometimes* sleep 6 hours in a row, but often she only slept 3-4 hours... Read more