Problems
End of the year stress
Your child eats less, sleeps less and has nightmares while you blankly stare at those two weeks of July highlighted on your calendar. Are you all stressed out?
9 to 12 years old
Problems
Relationships with Others
Children’s disputes
Alexandra is not my friend anymore! Camellia turned all the girls against me! William pushes me all the time! How should we manage the disputes?
April 12, 2012
Infections, Diseases and Booboos
Meningitis
The name itself is scary. But the vaccine can keep bacterial meningitis at bay and viral meningitis often goes away without treatment.
February 24, 2012
Tests and Stress
Child sexual abuse
Abuse often difficult to notice because the abuser does not use his fists but uses seduction, threats and blackmail instead.
February 17, 2012
Sports
Ice skating
It is probably the most famous Canadian winter sport and also the most accessible for the whole family. Let’s go skating!
December 22, 2011
Family life
Maintaining open communication with growing children
Sometimes, when children grow up, we struggle to maintain a good communication with them. Still, as you can imagine, it is the key to a healthy relationship between you and them.
October 1, 2011
Vacations and Holidays
Travelling with kids
You have been dreaming about going on a vacation or visiting your family that lives far away? Travelling with children is possible; all you have to do is follow a couple simple rules.
September 2, 2011
Difficulties and Handicaps
Developmental dyspraxia : the invisible handicap
Children affected with dyspraxia generally look very normal and seem to function normally. Nonetheless, they are often unable to be entirely autonomous. Let’s take a better look at dyspraxia.
September 2, 2011
Infections, Diseases and Booboos
Fever
Fever in itself is not a disease. It is a symptom resulting from a disease, most often from an infection such as the flu or another childhood disease.
August 29, 2011
Infections, Diseases and Booboos
When should you go to the emergency room?
Big scratches? Little accident? Fever? Suspicious spots? Sure, your child is not well but should you go to the emergency room? Motherforlife helps you decide whether or not you should go.
August 22, 2011
Meals, Lunchs and Snacks
20 snack ideas
To survive the famous and eternal “I’m hungry!” shouted by children after school or daycare, here are 20 ideas for easy, delicious and quickly prepared snacks.
July 20, 2011
Family life
Home alone... not the movie!
Many kids have to stay home alone and wait for their parents to come back from work. Here is some safety advice that will certainly be very useful.
June 5, 2011
Articles' hub
All you need for Halloween
Your children's Halloween party is going to be a blast! Colorful decorations, costumes, candy galore and fun family evenings are on the menu!
Back to school
In a few weeks, children will begin a new school year. Whether it be their first day or they are returning for another year, here are some articles to help you prepare.
