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BEST WAY TO HELP YOUR KIDS? DON’T One of the secrets to raising your children to love, respect, and be conﬁdent in everything they do is – don’t help them! What? Yes, you heard me correctly. No, I am not suggesting letting them ﬂy free and learn everything on their own. The worst thing a parent can do when their child has a problem is to solve it for them. Why? Parents often take on or inherit their children’s problems for a variety of reasons including: 1. You may have once crossed the same bridge, so doing it for them will save them the trouble of discovering it for themselves. 2. It’s easier than explaining it to your child. 3. You’ve done this for yourself for years, so why not do it for them now? 4. There is nothing you wouldn’t do for your child because you love them so much. One could continue listing reasons for how we overextend ourselves to assist them in every way. When things get out of control as parents, we tend to blame ourselves and ask, “Where did I go wrong?”

The parents I have encountered often say, “I thought I did everything I could to help them and did everything I could to make life easier” or “I don’t understand why my kids can’t think for themselves. I did it all by myself. No one helped me.” When you hear that, the light bulb still doesn’t go off. You may reply with, “I know, right!” Wrong! The truth is that we help too much. Please don’t be mistaken – there’s nothing, absolutely nothing wrong with helping your children. However, we should let them fall so that they can get up on their own. It is important for them to think of solutions and resolve their problems on their own. The safest and most effective way to help them is from a distance. It may be hard to watch, but it’s the best gift you could ever give them. Offer them knowledge, support and point them in the right direction. Creating self-confident and self-efficient and independent children is the best gift you can give yourself. And, always remember Que Sera, Sera, whatever will be, will be.

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HELPING GIRLS TO BECOME “STEMINISTS” WORDS BY MARYLENE VESTERGOM Why is coding so important for our kids to learn? When you consider the impact of computing in our everyday lives, whether it’s shopping online or using our smartphones at work, in school and in our homes with smart technology activating our lights and heat, not to mention social media— coding is at its core. And here’s the eureka moment: anyone can learn to code. Mastercard wants to open up this ﬁeld to more girls and women who maybe one day will join its team of cybersecurity professionals in Canada to ﬁght cyber criminals and help keep sensitive information safe on a global scale. Now in its eighth year, Girls4Tech is Mastercard’s signature science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) program geared

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“THE EXPERIENCE FROM GIRLS4TECH WAS SO INSTRUMENTAL THAT THE ANSWER OF WHICH FIELD TO TAKE ON IN 11TH GRADE WAS PRETTY CLEAR TO ME – I CHOSE PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY AND MATHEMATICS. NOW, IN UNIVERSITY, I’M ENGAGED IN COMPUTER SCIENCE HONOURS AND I AM TRULY ENJOYING WHAT I AM DOING. I WOULD SAY GIRLS4TECH WAS A BIG PART OF ME FINALIZING THIS DECISION.” – EVA, GIRLS4TECH ALUMNA AND MASTERCARD INTERN 8

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With a goal of creating opportunities for tomorrow, Mastercard recently announced the expansion of its Girls4Tech digital program in Canada, broadening its availability to all provinces and territories across the country. Partnering with Discovery Education, an education tech leader, its state-of-the-art digital platform provides support for learning everywhere. “Many of the jobs for future generations will require a background in STEM, but there continues to be a low proportion of women graduating and pursuing these ﬁelds as adults,” says Sasha Krstic, president of Mastercard in Canada. “Giving girls equal opportunities is important to removing the barriers they face

and allow them to pursue and thrive in STEM careers that will help contribute to a diverse and equitable workforce for the future. Mastercard is helping students to think about some of the big issues and challenges our communities face. Our mission is to ﬁnd the next generation of problem solvers and creative thinkers.” The program offers a robust array of no-cost, standards-aligned, and on-demand digital resources that illustrate how technology can be used to solve the problems kids care about. Taking it a step further, by using inquiry-based activities and real-world challenges like cybersecurity, Girls4Tech helps to inspire girls to dream big and show them how their skills and strengths can lead to a STEM career as a cryptologist, fraud detective or even as a data scientist. Since the world relies so heavily on technology, all the more reason why some educators refer to coding as the new literacy. Mastercard’s Girl4Tech has engaged more than two million girls across the globe. With the expanded program available in Canada in both English and French, the hope is that Girls4Tech will spark the interest of Canadian girls in topics like artiﬁcial intelligence and cyber security and apply their problem-solving skills and curious mindset to become future “STEMinist.” girls4tech.com

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The Ofﬁcial Harry Potter Baking Book By Joanna Farrow Harry Potter’s only official cookbook inspired by the films! With over 40 recipes and stunning photography, you will find yourself chowing down delicious treats from Pumpkin Patch Pies to Owl Muffins and Luna’s Spectrespecs Cookies to Hogwarts Gingerbread. Includes recipes, nutritional and dietary information. A great baking cookbook that includes vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free recipes for everyone to enjoy! Ages 10-12. Published by: Scholastic Inc. Pages 128. Price $26.99 CAD

The Language of Flowers By Dena Seiferling A baby bumblebee arrives deep within a magical meadow to warm the hearts of some lonely flowers. The flowers name her Beatrice. They care for her and help her find her wings and teach her the language of flowers. The flowers bloom with each sweet word until the meadow grows so large, Beatrice needs help delivering her messages, so she decides to go in search of her own kind. A gently fanciful tale of the miracle of pollination and the important relationship between flowers and bees. Ages 4-8. Published by: Tundra. Pages 56. Price $24.99 CAD HC

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A Day for Sandcastles By JonArno Lawson and Illustrated by Qin Leng Without a word, the author of Over the Shop conjures a perfect summer beach day and the themes of creativity, cooperation, ﬂexibility, and persistence. It’s a day of fun and frolic for a busload of beachgoers. Three siblings begin work on a castle, patting and shaping the sand. Throughout their progress, they are impeded: a windswept hat topples their creation, a toddler ambles through it, and the tide creeps close, then too close. Rebuilding each demolition with fresh determination, the builders exceed their own expectations until the time comes to return home. Ages 4-8. Published by: Candlewick. Pages 48. Price $23.99 CAD HC

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FIND THE PERFECT FAMILY VACATION ESCAPE IN MUSKOKA Let’s face it. You don’t want an OK family holiday – you want an OMG one. We knew we’d found one when, only a few hours after arrival, our daughter hugged the personable resort employee she had quickly come to befriend. “I love you, David.” When a four-year-old does that, you know you’ve selected the right resort. Thankfully, we didn’t have to venture far for that memorable, can’t-wait-to-boast-about-it holiday experience. It’s right here in Ontario at JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort. In Muskoka, water and summer vacations have always gone handin-hand, like blackﬂies and May. The Rosseau has options in spades. There’s the allure of Lake Rosseau, where high-speed boats whizz past in the distance, racing toward one of the millionaire’s cottages that line the

shores. Children frolic in the shallows while parents settle into beach recliners under shaded cabanas.

Take the fun out onto the lake aboard a canoe, kayak, stand-up-paddle board, or rented jet ski. Hop aboard a pontoon boat for a sight-seeing cruise. Not far away from the lakeshore, an immersive splash pad entices squealing little ones. They race about in contented chaos while parents luxuriate in drinks and moments of solitude from comfortable chairs nearby. The waterfront has proven so popular, that guests are reluctant to leave it for lunch. If you can’t bring the guests to the meal, you bring the meal to the guests, reasoned Shaun Crymble, director of food and beverage. “People didn’t want to leave the water for lunch – you can’t blame them – so we opened a casual lakeside dining venue, the Deck, which has proven extremely popular with its stunning views and the woodﬁred oven turning out amazing thin crust pizza.”

Rain doesn’t spoil ‘water time’ at The Rosseau. Huddled alongside and within the resort’s main building is a beautiful indoor-outdoor pool, heated and open year-round, regardless of weather. If you can pull yourself away from the water – a big if – you’ll ﬁnd plenty more to entertain you. For children, there’s daily activities like mini-paddle painting. For adults, a full-service spa (HydroSpa Muskoka, labelled as a ‘spa by the water’ and boasting a private pool for spa guests), bike rides along quiet country lanes, and evening guided nature walks. But the lake always beckons. Like a siren’s call, you can’t resist. The day ends in perfect fashion: sitting on your room’s balcony, gazing out on mirror-smooth Lake Rosseau, the sky painted pink with the promise of fair weather tomorrow, with a loon calling goodnight somewhere in the near distance.

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THERE’S LOTS GOING ON AT THE HAMILTON MUSEUM OF STEAM AND TECHNOLOGY WORDS BY LORRAINE PELLEY If you’re looking for something fun to do with your family this summer, the Hamilton Museum of Steam and Technology is a great place to visit. Located on Woodward Avenue by Queen Elizabeth Way, this historic landmark is the oldest building in Hamilton, and home to the oldest stationary steam engines in Canada. The Hamilton Museum dates back to Canada’s Industrial Revolution. The stone building and sophisticated steam engines were built in the late 1850s to address Hamilton’s contaminated water issues that plagued the area and spread diseases such as cholera. During the planning phase, the politicians and visionaries of the time wanted a water-treatment system that would proclaim Hamilton as one of Canada’s most prominent and forward-thinking cities.

Thomas Keefer, a well-known Canadian engineer, designed the state-of-the-art 70-tonne, two-cylinder steam engine. Once completed and fully operational, each steam engine could pump over 227,124 litres of fresh water per hour to the city’s main reservoir. The Victorian-era stone building that housed the steam engines was constructed by local stonemason George Worthington, and is equally magniﬁcent. The Hamilton Waterworks, also called Hamilton Waterworks Pumping Station, was ofﬁcially opened on Sept. 18, 1860, by Edward VII, Prince of Wales during his Canadian royal tour. Today, the original building that houses the Hamilton steam museum is a designated historical landmark and a tribute to the city’s remarkable past.

The fully restored building and steam engines pay homage to the region’s innovation during Canada’s industrial revolution. There is plenty to do at the Hamilton Museum of Steam and Technology. You can watch a daily demonstration of the steam engines in motion and learn more about the history and design of the oldest building in Hamilton and the uniquely designed steam engines. Take a guided tour with a knowledgeable interpreter, offered daily, or take your own independent tour around the facility. During your walk, enjoy the many exhibits highlighting the magniﬁcence of the steam engines’ design and function. There are several interchanging and permanent exhibits throughout the museum featuring the dynamic

history of Hamilton’s famous water system. The museum also offers many special events and drop-in activities for families. Take a ride on the miniature train with the Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers during Live Steamer Days that run from May to September. Enjoy watching your kids create their own project or craft during scheduled drop-in activity sessions. For a one-of-akind experience, book your time to host a birthday party or other social gathering with friends and family at the oldest building or drop into the daily workshop to create your own project. After you ﬁnish your tour, visit the museum’s gift shop where you will ﬁnd a variety of toys, souvenirs and project kits for kids of all ages.

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fathering programs that serve dads’ needs – which are different from mothers. Men may not be sharing the physical changes, but they deal with the emotional and psychological adjustments while making that transition into fatherhood. Although becoming a father can be a rewarding experience, it is also stressful, according to the 2019 Movember study. Seven in 10 (70 per cent) fathers say that their stress levels increased in the 12 months after becoming a father for the ﬁrst time. “It’s a challenging time for men,” says Soleyn. “They experience a loss

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bang the drum WHY CHILDREN SHOULD BE CREATING MUSIC IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS As the world reﬂects on the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on communities, restrictions profoundly impacted young people, with playgrounds and parks shut across the world. In some instances, children were told to remain indoors for weeks on end. It’s no surprise then that the great outdoors has been ﬁrmly embraced as post-pandemic, the world moves to socializing and playing outside. Could one of the positives taken from the pandemic be that we have a renewed appreciation for our outdoor spaces where we can relax and play? Play is essential for children. One such activity that can be enjoyed is playing musical instruments. There is a growing trend for schools and kindergartens to use outdoor musical instruments, bringing learning outside to the playground due to the pandemic. Percussion

Play, a leading manufacturer of outdoor musical instruments, has seen a 92 percent increase this year in orders from schools and pre-schools in North America, compared to 2020. Moving the classroom outside can help improve learning, but it can also help a child’s social development. Playing musical instruments (as opposed to simply listening to music) is particularly important for human social development because music making is fun and uses different skills that most people usually employ on a day-to-day basis. This means that making music is relaxing and can relieve feelings of stress and anxiety. There is now a growing body of research that demonstrates that playing musical instruments is beneﬁcial for children in terms of improved physical and mental health. Sambro Elementary in Nova Scotia has made use of outdoor

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These days, access to activities like tennis, golf or even a pick-up game of basketball has had its challenges. Nowadays, homeowners are looking at their backyards differently, finding ways to create an entertainment oasis that can keep their kids and family active with no restrictions, and yes, add value to their homes. Landscape designers are seeing homeowners investing in their backyards and seeking solutions that can incorporate outdoor activities naturally into their setting. Although curb appeal is important, the shift has moved to the footprint on which the house sits. For many, it’s about creating outdoor features that will grow with the family – even when the kids leave home and the sky’s the limit. Although a large playing field allows for the design of a multipurpose court – which can include everything from shuffleboard, pickleball to tennis – you don’t need to think big if you’re considering introducing a sports surface to your home. Some have found their backyards make the perfect setting for a half-court, ideal for an afternoon of shooting hoops or playing 3-on-3. Others have found ways to incorporate the multiuse surfaces to extend the use of their patios, including installing a miniature putting green with artificial turf that your friends would swear is the real thing – with none of the hassles of upkeep. Markham’s David Shaw of Barber Sports Surfaces Ltd. says, “Some

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between parents, students and the school to establish a rich and vibrant community life. We deeply respect and are guided by our tradition, its spirituality, appeal to the common good, and its values. We are multi-cultural and our students come from a wide variety of backgrounds. Our Catholic roots encourage a belief in the dignity of every person and a respect for a variety of faith traditions. Our boys learn to support one another in a nurturing environment; one that is made possible by our superior and highly committed staff who are dedicated to implementing Northmount’s goals. The world’s next generation will need leadership from responsible individuals who

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BUILDING THE FOUNDATION FOR YOUR CHILD’S FUTURE P.A.C.E. caters exclusively to the needs of students who have been identiﬁed as intellectually gifted by way of a psychoeducational assessment. P.A.C.E. is based on the premise that gifted children require high-powered learning experiences to challenge their minds and ensure intellectual growth and achievement. Our curriculum is differentiated through various methodologies and strategies (for example: compacting, greater depth and breadth of instruction, acceleration, creative problem solving, inquiry-based learning, addressing critical thinking skills, sophisticated ﬁeld studies, to name a few). Our students are challenged with additional, advanced content to stimulate their learning potential that goes well beyond Ontario’s standard curriculum.

We train our students to embrace critical and creative thinking, problem solving, research and decision-making in each discipline, while simultaneously addressing their social and emotional needs. We emphasize the importance of strong communication skills and social connections.

In addition to the academic disciplines, P.A.C.E. students excel through their experiences with dynamic ﬁeld studies, a competitive ﬁne arts program, a comprehensive athletics program and a plethora of national and international competitions.

P.A.C.E. has ranked nationally in math, science and robotics, and in both creative and expository writing competitions. These wonderful opportunities serve as catalysts to the pursuit and achievement of our students’ future goals and successes.

Programming for Academic and Creative Excellence Grades 1 – 12 P.A.C.E. is based on the premise that gifted children are in need of high-powered learning experiences to challenge their minds and ensure intellectual growth and achievement. 12 Bond Crescent, Richmond Hill, ON 905-773-0997 www.pace.ca 36 CITY PARENT | August 2022

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Ashwood Glen is an IB candidate school, one of the very few schools in the Burlington area that uses the IB Primary Years Programme framework with the Ontario curriculum. The IB framework is a concept-driven, transdisciplinary and inquiry-based approach in which students develop the conﬁdence to take responsibility for their learning, with the goal of becoming internationally minded individuals equipped to take responsibility in making a positive difference in their personal and global communities. The framework promotes and encourages academic and intercultural competencies, while simultaneously meeting the social and emotional needs

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for their educational career, as well as instilling global citizenship values. Our preschool follows the Montessori philosophy, which is also student-centred, teaches children about independence and engages them in routines and activities of self-interest. Our innovative programs extend beyond academics and focus on each child as an individual, taking the time to understand and build upon each child’s strengths, interests and capabilities. With small student-teacher ratios, we take meticulous interest in each child’s development and focus on individual learning needs.

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Virtual Elementary School

OPEN A WORLD OF LEARNING POSSIBILITIES Established in 2012, Virtual Elementary School offers flexible online courses that are fully aligned with the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum. With courses ranging from Grades 1-8, we are able to support students throughout their primary, junior, and intermediate educational years from the comfort of their own homes. Our asynchronous courses allow students to register any day of the year and work on their courses at their own pace. We offer options to complete each course independently or with a qualified teacher, so each family gets to decide how to deliver the curriculum to their learners. We recognize the need for flexibility, so we ensure that

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students and parents determine how, when, and where the courses are completed. Families can use VES courses as a component of their homeschooling program or to review, enrich, and supplement traditional in-person learning. Virtual Elementary School gives you the tools to provide your learner with an individualized, high-quality elementary education. Immerse your learner in engaging lessons and assessments that combine online and hands-on activities. Our course content reﬂects the diversity of Canadian and global communities, and we are committed to upholding a culture that champions responsibility,

respect, integrity, perseverance, and innovation. Students also have opportunities to participate in virtual recreational clubs, presentations from guest speakers, provincial park programs, and museum tours so they

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HOW TO HELP YOUR DAUGHTER HANDLE PEER PRESSURE WORDS BY ELIZABETH CASCIARO FROM APRICOTTON

As your daughter grows, so will the amount of peer pressure she faces. Pressure from friends to act a certain way can be brutal to deal with all on your own, especially when you’re so young – which is why it’s so vital for you as a parent to step in sometimes and lend your daughter a helping hand! 1. Stay calm and non-judgemental: Often, when teens are dealing with peer pressure, they try to hide their struggles from their parents as they’re afraid of getting in trouble. But then, not only will your daughter have to deal with stress related to her social life, but she will also have a fear of what might happen at home in the back of her mind. If you feel like your daughter is hiding something, try not to push her, but let her know that you’re there to talk about anything, and she won’t face any repercussions by coming to you for help. Communicating will make it a lot less likely for your teen to find herself in any problematic or dangerous situations in the long run, as she knows that you can aid her in solving any problems from the start. 2. Celebrate her individuality: As many girls approach and experience puberty, it seems like the last thing they want to do is stand out from the crowd. At what can feel like such an awkward stage for your daughter, she might likely feel like she needs to dress and act like everyone else, giving 40 CITY PARENT | August 2022

up her old style and hobbies. While it’s essential for her to explore new things and grow, it’s also equally important for her to remember her roots and not hold herself back from something she would enjoy because of her fear of looking “uncool.” You can help her celebrate her individuality by encouraging her interests. If she faces any bullying, reminding her that what matters most is doing whatever makes her happy and not following whatever other people think.

3. Please get to know her friends: Staying up to date with your daughter’s social life is super important when it comes to helping her with peer pressure! Not only does it build a sense of trust and community with her friends, but you can also get a good idea of their personalities and make yourself aware of any red ﬂags. Although it’s essential not to control her social life, as she gets farther into her teen years, it’s a good idea to at least keep a mental note of potentially harmful inﬂuences so that you’re less likely to be taken by surprise.

4. Understand that sometimes she’ll make mistakes: Nobody’s perfect! Sometimes, your daughter and her friends might make poor decisions or find themselves in a bad situation. It’s normal for both tweens and teens – at this stage of your daughter’s life, she is growing and learning every day, and sometimes a little bit of trial and error is necessary. When this happens, it’s vital for you as a parent to treat it as a learning experience and not overreact. cityparent.com

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BABY | UNDER ONE

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WHY I’M SICK OF APPLAUDING SLEEP DEPRIVATION WORDS BY AMANDA JEWSON, CANADIAN SLEEP EXPERT AND FOUNDER OF BABY’S BEST SLEEP Yesterday I got off a call with a soonto-be client. She was a brand-new mom and her baby was eightweeks-old. The refrain was familiar, “What have I done? Why didn’t anyone tell me? I’m not coping.” It was sad. What’s sadder is this is not the ﬁrst time I’ve had this call — this week even! My clients have been clear, no one has prepared them for how challenging not sleeping is and the fact that for some, without interventions, they could be not sleeping for some time. What’s more, the support system around new parents applauds the sleepless nights that come with new parenthood. We make jokes that our new parent friends will never sleep again and we read blogs espousing the normalcy that infants wake several

WE’RE MEANT TO HAVE TIME NOT WORKING. WE’RE MEANT TO HAVE EIGHT HOURS OF SLEEP. AND DOING THESE THINGS DOESN’T MEAN YOU’RE LAZY, OR BAD. YOU’RE RESTING

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times overnight (this is normal) and the accolades we give new parents for doing it all (this is toxic). Oh ya – there’s a pandemic. Some babies are only just meeting grandparents for the ﬁrst time, others aren’t ready yet. The idea that new parents can do it all or are superhuman is toxic. And I know from personal experience. Hands up if you’re the person in your group that can ‘do it all’? Hands up if you’re the person who loves to ‘multi-task’? Hands up if you take pride in never saying no AND NAILING it in the end? This was me. For a long time. I have always been complimented on my work ethic. Bosses, teachers, family members and friends would always comment on my work ethic and would say things like, “If you can’t do it, no one can!’ And I believed them. I was that person. From the time I started working, especially in

my teaching career, I’d take my work home and stay up to 10 p.m. making the BEST lesson plan or creating a new program. Didn’t have enough going on at work? I’d sign up for a course, professional development or create a new club at school. Not enough? I’d sign up for 5Ks and 10Ks to train for. Not enough? Why not learn sewing, and yoga and.. and... and. Then I had kids and for a long time, I was coasting around being that busy mom. I landed my dream teaching job when my ﬁrst daughter was four months old. I received accolades for my parenting and work ethic. I was applauded for having a small child and working. People were wowed that I pumped three times a day at work and taught. But guess what? I was exhausted. To my core. I started to have panic attacks. Randomly. My hair started to fall out.

I was worried about EVERYTHING. I was getting sick all the time. But on the surface, I was doing everything I usually did – I WAS GOOD at being busy. What the heck was going on? Enter – my therapist, who basically nudged me into a couple of ideas: 1. The business was a way to mask feelings (spoiler alert, they always bubble up!) 2. I had, HAD, HAD to ﬁnd ways to rest (really. She lovingly read me the riot act when I didn’t.) 3. And this is the kicker – the way I was living my life was destroying my physical health. The short story is that I got it together. The long story is that it’s still a process of unlearning the lessons we tell parents (mostly mothers). I am writing this today because I still see so much busy. So many parents doing it all. Moms bragging about giving birth while holding their cell phones writing work emails. I worry (I don’t judge) about those comments. We’re meant to rest after having a baby. We’re meant to have time not working. We’re meant to have eight hours of sleep. And doing these things doesn’t mean you’re lazy, or bad. You’re resting. And if you don’t make it happen for yourself – especially as a mom – it will never happen. Heed my words. Keep your hair. Stop freaking out. And go to bed – and if you can’t, call us, we can help!

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BABY | UNDER ONE

FAQ’S How long do colicky babies cry for? Colicky babies usually cry for three or more hours. It usually starts late afternoon or early evening. The crying typically starts around the same time every day. How do you stop a colic baby from crying? While there are no treatments, swaddling your infant, giving them a paciﬁer to suck on, placing them in a swing or going for a walk or car ride, positioning them on their side or stomach and playing soft music or white noise radio from radio or TV static, a running hair dryer or vacuum and shushing sounds can help.

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COLIC AND CRYING BABIES Crying is a baby’s natural way to communicate their needs to their caregivers. Most of the time, once the baby’s needs are met, the crying stops. But for colicky babies, getting them to stop crying can be almost impossible. So what causes colic in babies? Colic in infants is a behavioural condition where an otherwise healthy baby cries uncontrollably for no apparent reason. When an infant is colicky, their cries sound louder than normal, are high pitched and sound more like screams. It is a harmless condition that occurs in approximately one in every ﬁve infants and is more common in infants whose mother smoked during pregnancy. Although there have been different studies on how do babies get colic,

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the truth is that no one knows what causes it. Many underlying factors have been explored including food allergies, imbalance of healthy bacteria in the digestive tract, digestive tract that is not fully developed, over or under feeding, gas build up, early childhood migraines and stress or anxiety. However, none of these hypotheses have been proven. Doctors diagnose colic using the ‘rules of three’: an infant cries for at least three hours for three or more days per week for three or more consecutive weeks. Colic does not cause short or long-term complications, however if your infant is crying excessively, they should be seen by a doctor for a diagnosis and

to rule out other possible illnesses or conditions. When do babies become colic? Colic can start when an infant is two weeks old and usually peaks between four to six weeks of age. Although it may feel like it will never end leaving many parents to wonder ‘do babies outgrow colic?’ it does eventually subside. Most babies outgrow colic by three to four months of age.

Can breastmilk cause colic? Research has shown breast milk does not cause colic. Can overfeeding a baby cause colic? Research has also shown that overfeeding a baby does not cause colic. However, if a baby is colicky, overfeeding them can cause further discomfort to the infant and intensify their cries.

How to deal with a colic baby Dealing with a colic in infants can be emotionally draining for parents so it is important to take care of yourself as well. Finding ways that work to soothe your baby and getting help are important when dealing with a colicky baby.

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