Starting Solid Foods with Your Infant
One of the most common question I get from new moms is “when should I start my baby on solid foods?” The short answer is, “it depends.” Health Canada now recommends moms breast feed their [...]
A Case of Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis is a leading cause in heel pain and foot sole pain. It is commonly the result of long hours walking on hard flooring, but runners and other athletes are frequent sufferers as [...]
Wild Plants that Heal Wounds and Fractures
Summer time and outdoor fun are synonymous, but so are cuts and scrapes. It helps to know some wild healing plants around you. One plant you may see while walking on trails is Symphytum [...]
Berry Picking
It was a beautiful morning for strawberry picking this past Saturday. The weather forecast said rain all weekend and even some thunderstorms. We ignored it and were rewarded with a lovely breeze [...]
Garden Herbs Celebrate Summer Solstice
What better way to celebrate Summer Solstice than a garden full of vibrant herbs. Thanks to my mom, our herb garden looks particularly lively this year. While waiting for a client to come for [...]
Baby Wearing Support Group
If you have always wanted to get familiar with the various slings, wraps, and baby wearing gear and not sure if you are doing it right; you should look into joining this group [...]
Choosing a Daycare-Part 2
Health and Well Being: How much out door activity will your child get? Even a young child could benefit from being in the elements at least ½ if not a full hour each day. Sunlight resets our [...]
Choosing a Caregiver after Maternity Leave
For moms returning to work after maternity leave, nothing is more distressing then finding someone who will care for your baby with the same love and attention as you have in the prior [...]
Free Seminar: Nutrition for Young Families & Postpartum Recovery February 21st 2013, 7pm
Join us at Baby in Gear for a very informative session on food that nourish and foods that could potentially harm. Postpartum moms will find out the best way to replenish exhaustion, prevent [...]