Contributors

The Mom & Caregiver is made possible by numerous talented contributors. View their profiles and access their articles by clicking on the links below!

Our authors have written about a wide variety of parenting and childcare topics. They’ve submitted content ranging from an intimate father-son letter written for his first day of school to poignant reminders about supporting your child’s emotional health.

Our publication is always looking for new writers. If you’ve been thinking about putting your amazing and once in a lifetime parenting experiences into words, don’t wait!  Contact us today if you would like to submit an article!

Andrea Cooley

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Andrea Jennings & Elizabeth Skirving

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Angie Aristone

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Ashley Constancio

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Ashley Fader

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Ashley Satchell

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Becky Biqi Chen

Becky Biqi Chen was a resident in general pediatrics for three years at the Children’s Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre. She is currently specializing in pediatric gastroenterology during her fellowship at the British Columbia Children’s Hospital.

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Becky Morrison

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Berthe Streef

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By Jamie Lee Arseneau

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Charlie and Harrison

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Chef Devan Rajkumar

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Christina Martin

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Christine Liu, Public Health Nurse

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Claudia Barrera-Acosta RDH and Natasha Reed RDH

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Compass Rose Wellness Centre

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Dance Extreme

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Daniel Burdis

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Dawn MacArthur Turner

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Debbie Braun

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Devan Rajkumar

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Doctors Hill and Gross

Doctors Hill and Gross have the experience to help craft beautiful smiles for all manner of patients, both children and adults.

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Dr. Bhooma Bhayana

Dr. Bhooma Bhayana is a family physician in London and the mother of two young men and proud grandmother of three! She continues to find wonder and enjoyment in family practice despite more than 30 years on the job!

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Dr. C. Bruce Hill

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Dr. I. Wonder

The team at Neighbourhood Pet Clinic knows that going to the veterinarian or groomer can be scary, so they’ve created facilities and services that value comfort and fun for everyone. With two locations and a mobile unit, they strive to every aspect of pet care “like a walk in the park™”.

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Dr. Sarah Tremain-Douglas

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Dr. Stephen Renaud

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Edna Asamaka WCTF-5

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Elena Ashford

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Elizabeth Skirving

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Elizabeth Traynor

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Erika Tuljak

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Evelyn Pavlakidis-Soares

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Frank Emanuele

Frank Emanuele is a proud father of two boys, a special education teacher, and a director of Dad Club London. Writing has given him a chance to reflect on the challenges and joys of parenting. When not running after his boys, Frank enjoys photography, cooking, and sleeping through a good movie.

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Ginette Blake

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Grecia Alaniz

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Heather Bywaters RN PHN

Heather Bywaters RN PHN
Middlesex-London Health Unit
For the Middlesex-London Community Early Years Partnership

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Heather Wenman, CEO Studio H Artist Group

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Janet Smith

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Janice Brock

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Jason Brown

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Jenn Giurgevich

Jenn Giurgevich is the owner of Spark Nutrition & Health, a virtual nutrition consulting business. She is a Registered Dietitian and former contract Professor at Brescia University College with a wealth of nutrition knowledge. Over the last 10+ years, Jenn has paired her love for nutrition and health with her undeniable love for fitness, working as both a personal trainer and fitness instructor. Visit www.sparknutritionandhealth.ca for more info on how she can help you ignite your best self!

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Jennifer Herring

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Jennifer Taylor

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Jeremy McCall

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Jessi, Day Camp Manager YMCA of Southwestern Ontario

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Joanna Wilcox

Joanna Wilcox is Canadian Health and Fitness Influencer from Woodstock, Ontario. By documenting her own journey with weight loss, Joanna has helped motivate and inspire many other women to take back control of their own health.

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Jordan Thomas

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Jordan Tompkins

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Julia St.Pierre

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Kandace Lalonde

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Katherine Serniwka

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Katie Davis MSc COc

Custom Orthotics of London

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Katie Dean

Katie Dean is the business administrator for Jim Dean Law, co-founder of The Hamilton Road Legal Centre and mom of three teenagers. She also is an active fundraiser in her community.

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Kelly Pardy

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Kessa Dunlop

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Krista Doxtator

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Lander and Adi

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Larissa Mills

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Laura Dueck, Public Health Nurse

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Linda Sanders

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Lindsay Burdis, Fabulous Mom of our cover kid, Blake

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Lindsay Hillock, mom of our cover kid, Jameson

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Lindsay Warren Mother of Blaire, this month’s cover kid

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Lisa Aquilina

Lisa Aquilina is the founder of Stilettos and a Stroller and creator and Editor-in-Chief of Women with Ambition™️Magazine. As a mother, wife, writer, published author, beauty and wellness professional, health enthusiast and multi-passionate entrepreneur, Lisa has created a brand that is both relatable and inspirational. Through her writing, she discovered her desire to inspire, motivate and celebrate other female entrepreneurs who are in the pursuit of happiness and success. Lisa is a dreamer, visionary and creator on a mission to make a positive difference and to help bring dreams to fruition.

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Luca and Nico

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Lyndsay Campbell

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Maddison Turner MSc MPO

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Madison Goodacre

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Mairi Shewfelt

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Marcy Demelo

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Mary Shanahan

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Matthew Wilson

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Meagan Melling

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Meaghan Terzis

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Michael Connell

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Michael Weinberger

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Michelle Shipley

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Mikaeel and Ella

Mikaeel is the son of our editor, Sabina, and Ella is the daughter of our assistant editor, Melissa. Each has over 12 years of life experience. These middle schoolers are world authorities on many, many subjects. Mikaeel and Ella will be sharing their ideas and opinions monthly.

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Mike Jarvis

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Milana Paulson

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Misty Deming

RDH, MPH, Manager Oral Health, Middlesex London Health Unit

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Mohamed (Mo) Oshalla, MHSc.

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Nadine Russell

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Natalie Moore

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Nia O’Sullivan

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Nicole Guitar PhD(c)

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Paula Dibbits

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Rebecca Hamilton

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Rebecca Robertson

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Runda Ebied, Pediatric Occupational Therapist

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Sabina Manji

Sabina Manji, a lifelong Londoner, is an irrepressible entrepreneur, mother of a wonderful son, and also a committed volunteer. Read monthly notes from our editor to get a glimpse into the personal and touching side of The Mom & Caregiver magazine.

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Sara Westbrook

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Scott Sleightholm

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Shelley Hlymbicky RN

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Sherri Telenko

Sherri Telenko is an English teacher and freelance travel writer who took her nephews everywhere when they were young and now takes her dog, Victor, everywhere for her pet/travel blog:  www.dogtrotting.net – global travel for dog lovers.

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Stephanie Preston

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Susan Meehan

Please connect with me through email, website, or phone: nia.meehan@gmail.com, www.bodymindmedicine.ca or 519-852-8192.

 

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The Community Early Years Partnership

The Community Early Years Partnership disseminates information about and promotes optimal infant and early childhood development to healthcare providers, community partners, parents and caregivers.  We also provide opportunities for agencies/organizations within London and Middlesex County to communicate, share resources, and collaborate at events for families with young children, ages birth to school entry.

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The Custom Orthotics Team

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The Team at Custom Orthotics of London

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Tina Bonnett

Tina Bonnett is a professor in an Honours Bachelor Early Childhood Leadership degree at a community college. She is passionate about exploring temperament with future leaders in the early years sector.

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Weelicious

Catherine is a mom to Kenya (9), Chloe (7) and Gemma (1). She created Weelicious way back in 2007 as a resource for parents to see how easy it is to expose children to wholesome, delicious homemade food.

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YMCA of Southwestern Ontario

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