The Latest Canadian Nutrition Guidelines For Infants and Children 6 Months to...
Health Canada and the Infant Feeding Joint Working Group have recently released recommendation guidelines for the nutrition of older infants (six months – 12 months) and young children (12 – 24...
View ArticleParents Often Ask – Is It OK To Delay Vaccinating My Baby?
Is it OK to delay vaccinating my baby? Parents are commonly asking me this question both in clinic and online. Generally these parents are concerned about unfounded claims that young babies are too...
View ArticleHome Pool Safety – What Parents Need to Know
Note: This post was written by Kaleigh Briggs, a senior medical student at Royal College of Surgeons Ireland, class of 2015. Drowning is the second leading cause of death in children under four, and...
View ArticleEnterovirus D68 – What Parents Need to Know
What is Enterovirus D68 Enterovirus D68 (EVD68) is a virus that most commonly causes upper respiratory tract infections, what we commonly call a ‘cold’. We have known about EVD68 since the early...
View ArticleTen Important Health Recommendations for Parents of 0 to 2 Year Old Children
Ten of the most important health recommendations for parents of children aged 0 – 2 years. Breastfeeding is the optimal way to provide nutrition to your baby for the first ½ – 2+ years of life. – More...
View ArticleMeasles in Toronto – Tips for Concerned Parents
This morning the Toronto Community learned that over the past few days there have been 4 confirmed cases of measles in the city. Since then, our clinic team has received many inquiries from concerned...
View ArticleKeeping a Healthy Home to Manage and Prevent Childhood Obesity
Nearly one third of children are overweight or obese in Canada and the United States. This suggests that there are approximately 40 million parents caring for overweight or obese children. Knowing how...
View ArticleA Guide to Introducing Complementary (Solid) Foods To Your Baby
Below is some evidence-informed information to help you with introducing complementary foods to your baby. This is not a comprehensive resource so please check with your child’s primary care...
View ArticleTen Tips to Promote Healthy Eating Habits For Your Young Child
If you have a child who is a particularly picky eater and are struggling to improve her eating habits, please have a read through these 10 tips. Also, please don’t think of these recommendations as a...
View ArticleProtecting Your Child From Screen Addiction – 5 Helpful Tips
Many parents are worried about their kids spending too much time on electronics these days. Whether watching youtube videos, playing games on a smartphone, or surfing some website that their teacher...
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