As parents we worry a lot about our children’s health and most especially now, with this new coronavirus (SARS-Cov-2). With so much information currently available online about COVID-19 it can become difficult for us to sift through the real from…
This new Coronavirus has everyone in a panic. I have received so many messages from moms asking me how to prevent infection and what symptoms to lookout for. I hope this blog post will answer some of your questions. WHAT…
The amount of screen time you should be allowing your little ones is a subject of much debate. It is also a subject that creates a lot of anxiety and shame for us mothers. When I was pregnant I vowed…
Are you or your little ones suffering with itchy, watery eyes and excessive sneezing? As much as we love the warmer weather we don’t really love the symptoms that come with springtime allergies. Seasonal allergies include both hay fever and…
It’s Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week and I have decided to talk a little about the car seat harness. The car seat harness holds a child down in the car seat so they cannot slide up, forward and out the…
I am often surprised by how some of my patients manage their injuries before they come to the emergency room. I think my own mother is also guilty of practicing some really strange methods whilst I was growing up. Over…
Every baby is different but common symptoms associated with teething include, mild irritability, drooling, low-grade fever and loss of appetite. If your baby is inconsolable or has a high fever chances are this is not due to teething. Teething should…
This post is a little different to my others because it is personal. I want to share more of my momlife journey with you so where better to start than at the beginning, with one of the first challenges I…
Winter is here and so are coughs, colds and flu. Common colds and flu are both caused by viruses and share many of the same symptoms however colds are usually milder and do not cause any serious complications. More than…
I’m sure many of you are familiar with those little sachets you find in almost anything these days. The ones with the massive “DO NOT EAT” all over them. I have seen my fair share of hysterical parents bring their…