Beware the noisy toy
I have seen many an adult with hearing loss due to excessive noise exposure. In my current role as a pediatric audiologist, I am more likely to see hearing problems due to an ear infection than to noi...
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Foodie Friday: Fiddleheads, a springtime treat
Freshness found by buying local Besides the singing birds and the extra vitamin D from the sunshine, my favourite part of spring is the increased variety of locally produced fruit and vegetabl...
Babies, solid foods, and allergies: What do you need to know?
Are you worried that your baby might develop a food allergy? I was. A baby is at higher risk of developing an allergy if they have a parent or sibling with a food allergy, eczema, asthma or hay fev...
Talk spots
What is a "talk spot"? A talk spot is literally a spot to talk to someone. The idea behind talk spots is to remind people of times and places where it is ideal to be present in the moment and commu...
Foodie Friday: Rolling into the summer season
I don’t know about you, but my taste for certain foods has been changing lately with the increasing temperatures. Longer and warmer days mean that my desire for fresh salads and cold items is defini...
Foodie Friday: Making recipe modifications work for you
Lentils are a great ingredient I love to modify recipes, especially my baked goods, to use less sugar and oil, as well as to increase the fibre and protein. I’ve found that I can pretty reliably ...