As a working mother and someone who writes a lot about work/life balance issues, I am constantly hearing from women how hard it is to transition back to work after the birth of a baby. It seems that while the new one-year maternity leave is a welcome improvement, the... More »

As a working mother and someone who writes a lot about work/life balance issues, I am constantly hearing from women how hard it is to transition back to work after the birth of a baby. It seems that while the new one-year maternity leave is a welcome improvement, the... More »

Yes – your mother was right – you DO need to eat your vegetables and fruit to be healthy – and so do your kids! Vegetables and fruit are chock-full of important nutrients such as vitamins A, C and folate. These healthy carbs also provide energy for your growing... More »

Getting kids to eat the necessary 5-10 daily servings of vegetables and fruit can sometimes be a daunting task for parents of school age children. Do not despair…there are so many great choices available in the grocery stores today that choosing a variety of tasty fruit and vegetable choices... More »

Just like your physical health, taking care of your mental health and wellness is equally important to your overall well-being.  Remaining mindful of stress is essential to managing stress and taking care of your overall health and wellness.  If you are unsure of the impact of stress in your... More »

By Jacqueline Foley (adapted from Canadian Living, June 2005) When Sara Lanthier, 36, walks into a room she turns heads, but not because she has a model's good looks or the perfect body. With wild, shoulder-length, curly blond hair and a voluptuous figure, Sara has learned to love her five-foot-10,175-pound... More »

1. Eat every 3 hours – even if you’re not hungry. This will keep your metabolism fired up for maximum calorie burning and will help curb any potential night-time binges! 2. Do circuit training 2-4 times per week. This is the best way to quickly burn body fat and... More »

Having a baby (again)? Whether this is your first, second third (or more!) time, giving birth is always one of life's most significant experiences - however it happens. A growing trend for parents with all types of pregnancies and birth plans is the presence of a Doula - often... More »

Nowadays, core training is the talk of the town. You see entire infomercials and products claiming to help you lose the flab and tone up by concentrating on your core. So what is the core and how can it help you look leaner and feel stronger? Well, you can start... More »

I’m often amazed at how, as parents, we sometimes feel as though we have lost control of our children.  I am confused when parents say they don’t have any control over their household when it comes to choices about food and exercise.  Children are confined by the choices that... More »