October is Canada's Healthy Workplace Month
Healthy Workplace Month While October is a very busy month for a variety of health promotion topics, one definitely worth talking about is Canada's Healthy Workplace Month®! What began in 2001 as ...
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Sustaining breastfeeding together: What mothers have to say
We all have a role to play in supporting breastfeeding This week on the Northern Health Matters blog we have been celebrating Breastfeeding Week in Canada, with the theme: Sustaining Breastfeeding ...
Foodie Friday: The joys of the harvest
Beets are a very versatile vegetable As the days get shorter and crisper, my thoughts turn to the kitchen more. The ground has frozen where I live, I have pulled everything from my garden and ...
Juggling the joys (and challenges) of breastfeeding my toddler
Having a mommy and daddy who work full-time is hard for a toddler. Despite a busy schedule, our two-year old daughter, Jovie, continues to enjoy breastfeeding. She always looks forward to snuggles aft...
What does introducing solid food mean for breastfeeding?
I am the mother of an energetic and impish toddler, and have experienced many humbling lessons in my short parenting career. One of my biggest lessons so far is, “You figure something out, and then ...
Sustaining breastfeeding together: She can do it, you can help
A cup of hot tea. A tasty meal. A much-needed foot rub. In my early postpartum days, these supportive gestures from my husband helped while I was learning how to breastfeed our daughter, Jovie. Lik...