by HomeOfEighT8 | Oct 27, 2010 | Parenting, Resources
Whether you’re a man or a woman, you may find yourself in the role of single parent, for a limited time or permanently. Here are some resources on how to deal. It doesn’t matter if you are a single parent because of separation, bereavement, your partner having to work...
by HomeOfEighT8 | Oct 27, 2010 | Parenting, Resources
With witches, goblins, and super-heroes descending on neighborhoods across Canada, the Canadian Red Cross offers parents some safety tips to help prepare their children for a safe and enjoyable trick-or-treat holiday. Halloween should be filled with surprise and...
by HomeOfEighT8 | Oct 27, 2010 | Health, Parenting, Resources
Parental mental illness has a profound impact on children. “All family members are affected by a loved one’s mental illness. The entire family system needs to be addressed. To assure us we are not to blame and the situation is not hopeless. To point us to...
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...
