People often think that meditation is impossible for children – that somehow, children are ruled by action instead of stillness. In fact, many children find meditation fairly simple. They may not be sitting for long periods of time, but even several minutes in focused silence is possible. Children who mediate have been shown to have: Better attention span Healthier sleep habits Ability to recognize emotions Improved relationships with peers and parents Development of ... View Post
Formula Feeding Your Infant
It can be hard for parents to find good information about formula feeding in a society that pushes breastfeeding as the optimal way to feed babies. For various reasons, many mothers can’t or choose not to breastfeed, and knowing how to formula feed while reducing risk is very important. The first thing to consider when formula feeding is the type of formula you will purchase. Although store shelves are lined with many different brands, there are basically three different types of formula: ... View Post
Global Montreal Morning | Family Fun Travel In Western Quebec
Global News Morning Montreal- Family Fun Travel in Western Quebec This Fall Little Lotus Owner & Wellness Educator Amanda DeGrace chats with Laura Casella from Global News Morning Montreal about family fun places to explore this Fall in Western Quebec. Whether you are looking for an overnight trip or a day trip there is something for everybody! ... View Post
Meet Mom Friends!
How Mom Friends came about Mom Friends is Aviva, Lisa and Liz in Ottawa, Ontario. These ladies know a lot of people making babies, and have made a few themselves. From these experiences-especially for first-timers-that there is a lack of knowledge and access to postpartum care products that support healthy bodies and minds. There seems to be a bit of an unspoken stigma about what post-birth is like for mom. They want to fix that by increasing how women and their loved ones share information, ... View Post
The Lowdown On Breastfeeding & Your Menstrual Cycle
The lowdown on breastfeeding and your menstrual cycle There is a lot of misinformation about ovulation, menstruation and breastfeeding. This can lead to confusion (and perhaps even an unexpected pregnancy.) The following are some of the common questions women have about breastfeeding and their cycles. Can I get pregnant while breastfeeding? The short answer is yes. A common myth is that any amount of breastfeeding can help to prevent pregnancy. In fact, mothers must be exclusively ... View Post
CTV Ottawa Morning Live: Parenting Panel – All About Having The Sex Talk With Your Kids
Watch Amanda DeGrace as she takes part in The Parenting Panel at CTV Ottawa Morning Live. Amanda joins the panel in a discussion about having THE talk with your kids! What talk? Yep.....the SEX talk! Did you approach the subject with your kids proactively or do you wait until they come to you? Do you teach proper body names to your children or have different names for them? What about online content and social media?! Do we need to worry about that as ... View Post
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