A Response to Health Canada Regarding the March 2nd Domperidone Advisory
I have just submitted the following letter to Health Canada in response to the recent domperidone advisory. If you are... Read More
Q&A about Childhood Obesity in 2012
A few weeks ago I was approached by a journalist and asked a number of questions relating to Childhood Obesity.... Read More
12 Years of Growth and Development in 165 Seconds
This is just marvelous – a time-lapse of a young girl talking from birth to to 12 years of age.... Read More
Reduce the Pain from Childhood Immunizations – Some Science-Supported Tips
One can’t deny that getting vaccines at the doctor’s office can be distressing, painful, and for some children quite a... Read More
Caine’s Arcade
This is just wonderful – celebrates the boundless imagination, creativity, and tenacity of childhood. It’s long but worth every second... Read More
All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten
I can’t resist but post this classic. Surely most of you have already seen this. But re-discovering it, whatever your... Read More
Concussions 101
Below is a fantastic patient education resource on concussions, by Dr. Michael Evans, director of the Health Design Lab at the Li... Read More
Critique of the Health Canada-Endorsed Domperidone Advisory
The following has been published by the group at Newman Breastfeeding Clinic and Institute. For some background, see the following... Read More
Penn and Teller Take On The Anti-Vaccination Movement
Just a warning for those of you who prefer not to hear obscenities. The hosts of this segment are are... Read More
The (Not So) Great Canadian Domperidone Debacle
Last week, Health Canada and Teva (a drug manufacturer) released a public advisory warning against the use of a medication called... Read More
Empowering Your Picky Eater – Part 2: 10 Tips to Promote Healthy Eating
In part 1 of this series, we discussed some of the underlying reasons for why toddlers and young children can... Read More
What Babies Can Teach Us – Dr Jon Kabat-Zinn
Jon Kabat-Zinn is Professor of Medicine Emeritus and founding director of the Stress Reduction Clinic and the Center for Mindfulness... Read More
The Cry-It-Out Controversy and My Family’s Sleep Story
I’m coming out. My name is Alice, and I sleep-trained my daughter. I let her cry while she... Read More
Simple Lessons Anyone Can Apply to Lead a Healthier and Happier Life
In spending a year trying to lead an intensely healthy lifestyle, AJ Jacobs talks about simple lessons anyone can apply... Read More
Effects of Television Exposure on Infants’ and Toddlers’ Developing Brains
This is a fantastic talk by Dimitri Christakis, a pediatrician/research scientist, whose work is helping us better understand the effects... Read More
From The Specialist 3. Pediatric Palliative Care – Not Exactly What You Thought. Dr. Adam Rapoport.
Perhaps the most frequent comment I get when I tell people what I do is: “that must be so... Read More
Empowering Your Picky Eater – How to Nourish Your Toddler While Maintaining Your Sanity
Meet Dylan, a 2 1/2-year-old strong-willed picky eater. Meet Julian and Rebecca (J&R), Dylan’s very tired, sleep deprived and exasperated... Read More
How to Really Love a Child
How to Really Love a Child by Susan Ariel Rainbow Kennedy American Author and illustrator Be there. Say yes as... Read More
What is the single best thing we can do for our health?
This video illustrates how incredibly powerful improved physical fitness can be in promoting health! Enjoy…
Dr. Flanders Quoted in Toronto Star Article on Milwaukee Anti-Bed-Sharing Campaign
In an attempt to curb its infant mortality rates Milwaukee has released a public service advertisement campaign trying to get... Read More