All Ages, All Stages
It is said that you only have a newborn for one month, an infant for one year, a toddler for two years, a preschooler for two years, a child for five years, a preteen for three years, a teenager for five years, and then they’re off! You’ll have stages that feel like they’re flying by, and stages that are slow and difficult. But no matter what age and stage you’re in right now as a parent, you’ll find something helpful in our March issue!
Introducing Cups to Babies (page 6) – Did you know? Health Canada and the Canadian Pediatric Society both recommend offering an open cup at about six months? Sounds messy, but very beneficial to development!
Top Tips for Flying With Toddlers (page 17) – Do you know what a “toddler treadmill” is? Find out why this, and snacks, snacks, snacks, will make the time between liftoff and touchdown so much better.
Move Together This March Break (page 2) – If you and your school-agers are indoor March Breakers, then yoga and dance parties might be just for you! Outdoor-lovers will dig winter walks and snowball fights.
The Joys and Benefits of Roughhousing! (page 12) – Are you looking for a way to build close bonds with your children and teach them about morality (that’s way more fun and not as boring as it sounds?) Then turn to roughhousing (think pillow fights or slow motion combat)!
Balanced Nutrition for a Healthy Ramadan (page 22) – Do you have a teenager who fasts during Ramadan? Make sure your active teen gets the energy they need during suhoor and iftar with suggestions like scrambled eggs with avocado and lentil soup with grilled chicken.
If there’s one thing to remember here at The Mom & Caregiver magazine, it’s that we want you to feel supported, loved and not alone through every single part of your parenting journey! If you don’t find what you need here in our March issue, please join our community on our socials and visit www.themomandcaregiver.com to read past articles.
Sabina Manji, a lifelong Londoner, is an irrepressible entrepreneur, mother of a wonderful son, and also a committed volunteer.
