by HomeOfEighT8 | Sep 17, 2010 | Pregnancy, Resources
We all want our little ones to have the best possible start in life, and this begins with giving birth. Water birth, birthing your baby immersed in water, is something that more mothers-to-be are considering. The increasing popularity of water birth is no surprise,...
by HomeOfEighT8 | Aug 27, 2010 | Advice, Health, Resources
MARIJUANA (Cannabis salvia) Marijuana, is the most highly abused illegal drug in the United States. It is a drug derived from the plant Cannabis sativa, and is commonly referred to as “pot”, “weed”, “smoke” and “grass”, “ganga” and “hash”. The main chemical in the...
by HomeOfEighT8 | Aug 24, 2010 | Parenting, Resources
By Merissa Myles Parenthood is a role that brings a host of new responsibilities and choices that can make even the most prepared person feel overwhelmed. Children need a healthy home and community to thrive, yet today in Canada many parents find that crucial...
by HomeOfEighT8 | Jul 15, 2010 | Advice, Parenting, Resources
While it’s widely known that some mothers suffer from postpartum depression, current research is now suggesting that new fathers may become depressed after childbirth, too. A study published in the current issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association...
by HomeOfEighT8 | Jul 15, 2010 | Parenting, Resources
There’s a “good news” story making the rounds of media outlets this past week:Â the teen pregnancy rate in Canada is declining faster than rates in the US, Britain and Sweden, according to a study from the Sex Information and Education Council of...