Get Ready for Back-to-School Season
Are you—and the kids—read for back-to-school routines? Being physically and mentally ready for all that a new school year brings is as important for parents as it is for kids—of all ages. Use this gui
Can I Still Have a Baby?
Natural treatments can help women conceive after cancer, but many factors need to be considered before being given the go-ahead.It’s a heart-wrenching question that young women cancer survivors often
Love Bites
Skip the mall! Make a tasty, thoughtful, and unique holiday gift in your very own kitchen.This holiday season, forget battling the mall crowds and spend more time in your kitchen. Whether you need a h
4 Ways to Reduce Holiday Stress
If holiday stress is a regular part of your Christmas, learn how to dial it down with some simple strategies. Less really can be more.It’s upon us! The season of too much to do and too little time. We
Balancing Kids’ Extracurricular Activities
Parents want their children to be well-rounded and confident, but how much is too much when it comes to extra-curricular activities? For families across Canada, back to school also means back to a pac
The Micronutrient Initiative
The Micronutrient Initiative (MI) is one of Canada\'s best-kept secrets. Combating malnutrition by providing supplements to millions of malnourished people around the world, this incredible NGO deserve
A Green Halloween
Halloween can come with some creepy chemicals. Help your little ghouls and goblins have an eco-friendly Halloween.Halloween is a fun-filled and exciting holiday that many young families take part in e
5 Tips to Encourage Kids to Eat their Veggies
You can lead a kid to veggies, but can you make him eat?Who hasn’t struggled getting their child to eat a balanced diet? It’s a common problem that many parents are faced with.No more hiding!Veggies,
You, too, Could Have the Right to a Healthy Environment!
Four communities across Canada have now declared the right to a healthy environment. Will yours be next?alive’s senior editor, Ellen Niemer, is a member of the Richmond Blue Dot Movement.In September,
Supporting Caregivers During the Holidays
The holidays are no break for those who care for a loved one with an illness. Here are some ways to make caregivers\' seasons brighter.’Tis the season of family gatherings. Most of us are busy with add