Posts by ParentTalk

Manroop Farraro, Registed Dental Hygienist. As a mother of a little boy and a practicing dental hygienist in a family dental practice the topic of fluoride toothpaste has never been so important. As our society becomes more and more concerned about what we are ingesting and what ingredients are in our day to day products…

Comment Puis-Je Vous Aider? How to Help Your Child Succeed in French Immersion Parents and guardians have a vital role in their child’s learning. Today, more than ever before, parents have access to information on how to effectively support their child’s education through books, pamphlets, speakers, workshops, the media and the Internet. The following are suggestions…

Genevieve Kyle , Registed Dental Hygienist. As a mother and a dental hygienist, I recommend using an electric tooth brush for you and your family. Moms can start using them on their baby’s gums, so when their baby’s teeth star peaking through they will already be familiar with the sensation. You can start by brushing…

By Dr. Katheleen Mahannah, ND “Hormone Imbalance” is a broad, general term that can describe a myriad of symptoms in women or men (although in this podcast, I’ll be focusing on women).  Sometimes, hormone imbalances occur during hormone transitions in life.  Think of puberty: major shifts are occurring hormonally, leading to symptoms like acne, moodiness,…

Holly Choi of Safe Beginnings First Aid your service It might seem like a strange thing to be passionate about, but I’m REALLY passionate about car seat safety. Why? In Canada, motor vehicle collisions are the leading causing of death from unintentional injury in children between the ages of 1 and 14 (Transport Canada). The…

Heather Fox, Children’s Play Expert The answer is never! New born babies thrive on interaction with their caregivers. It is a vital part of development. It is so important to talk and sing to your baby, don’t worry if you forget the lyrics, have fun and make up your own, plus at this age they…