New parents receive all sorts of advice about feeding their babies – from websites, social media, health care providers, family members, and even perfect strangers! I know it can be tiring and confu...

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This story was co-written by Lise Luppens and Randi Parsons. There's no doubt about it: babies change our lives. As a society, we often focus on the joy that new babies bring, but we also know that...

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We’ve all heard the saying: “It takes a village to raise a child.” What could this mean for breastfeeding? Since breastfeeding is specific to a parent and their child, you might wonder what role...

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Global events have shed light on many things, including how we access food. Though grocery stores are well stocked, some people have a new interest in local food. I’ve heard various reasons why, suc...

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To slow the spread of COVID-19, some Northern Health (NH) staff have been physical distancing by working from home. A few people shared their reflections about their new work arrangements. Cathy Sc...

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The scenario: you’ve served up a meal or snack to the kids, and a lot goes uneaten. It’s so common (!) and frustrates many adults, not just because of the food itself, but also the effort that ...

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