Foodie Friday: Spring cleaning your diet
Shift your focus to fresh whole foods Is your kitchen done with the winter blues? If you're like me, spring is the perfect time to get re-inspired and focused around healthy eating. Fresh local pro...
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10 tips for a happy and healthy first five years
How can we ensure that our children, families, and communities are as healthy as possible? I had the chance to ask some Northern Health experts for their thoughts and here are ten tips (in no particul...
Preventing injuries at home, at play, and on the road: Safe Kids Week 2016
The warm, sunny days of spring invite us to go outside. Playgrounds fill, bikes are dusted off, and road hockey games are happening in every neighborhood. I love the feeling of freedom that spring ...
The sit-down family meal: A thing of the past?
When I think back on my childhood, some of my best memories involve food: Big family gatherings for holiday meals, unplanned barbecues in the summertime, baking with my grandmother. They all revolve a...
To swab or not to swab
"Hi Johnny," I say to the child in my office chair. "I'm just going to take a peek to see if you have any bananas in your ears." Johnny looks at me as if to say, "gee, this lady's crazy" and the look ...
Foodie Friday: Cooking with mom
Cooking means nurturing loved ones This past weekend we celebrated Mother's Day and I bet that a lot of you showed mom how much you love and appreciate her by sharing a meal with her. Or maybe you ...