Author Archives: mary
How To Talk About School Bullying With Your Kids
Quebec was hit hard after hearing the news about young Marjorie Raymond this past spring 2011. The 15 year old ended her life after being physically and emotionally harassed at her school in Gaspésie. This tragic event again sparked the…
Flu vaccines: Are there risks?
After the H1N1 outbreak in 2010, and other flu-related controversies, we have decided to revisit the discussion about flu vaccines to give you the latest information. What is the flu? Seasonal influenza, more commonly referred to as the flu, is…
All-Girls pyjama party Tips
When you’re between the ages of 8-15 years old, pyjama parties are are a must! Little girls love getting together with their friends to gossip, watch movies and eat junk food. If you happen to be the parent in charge…
Ways to survive a public outing with your child
Family outings sometimes turn out to be more of an ordeal than fun. Kids bouncing off the walls, parents worried sick that somebody is going to run off or get hurt. But all’s well that end’s well when the security…
Recognizing Signs of Hyperactivity in children
Is your child a constant storm, nervous, and insistently seeking to provoke? These could be signs of an attention deficit disorder. Attention deficit and hyperactivity, clinically referred to as ADHD have long been linked. While the condition has likely existed…
