It is every professional athlete’s dream to potentially represent their country in the most prominent sporting event in the world- the Olympics. And like most dreams, it does not come without hard work, dedication, and sacrifice. These concepts are no stranger to Canadian basketball player Kim Gaucher, who has been playing with the senior women’s national team since 2001. Thanks

Parents to teachers, students to employees, it’s no secret that COVID-19 profoundly impacted EVERYONE’S way of life. From social distancing to virtual learning, individuals were swiftly expected to adapt to the “new normal”- and without much prior warning. There is one demographic in particular, however, that faced a highly distinctive set of challenges. When the news of the COVID-19 pandemic

Happy Earth Day! Today is the perfect day to reflect upon what we can ALL do to minimize our carbon footprint and help keep this world a beautiful place for our children and future generations to come. That’s why we thought it would also be an excellent opportunity to discuss the ecological benefits of BREASTFEEDING! It’s important to remember that

In recent years, it has become widely available knowledge that breastfeeding your child for any amount of time provides them with some pretty amazing health advantages. These benefits include the transmission of ultra-valuable antibodies, which provide your child with top-notch protection against viruses, pathogens, certain cancers, diabetes, and SO much more. However- these benefits DON’T expire after a certain age.

Happy April Fools day! I don’t know about you, but this year, this particular day is feeling a bit peculiar for me. What is typically a day of laughter and jest has somehow managed to manifest itself into something a bit heavier. Maybe it’s the product of all the extra introspection this year has provided me (and all of us!)

New Zealand has long been known for its progressive maternity leave policies, granting employees up to 26 weeks of government-funded paternal leave payments as well as up to 52 weeks of unpaid leave. However, this week, the New Zealand Parliament expanded the parameters of what qualifies individuals for paid maternity leave, to now include parents who have suffered a miscarriage

“So, when’s the next one coming?” a loving and well-intentioned family member eagerly asked a freshly-postpartum and extremely flustered me. I hesitantly looked down at my three-week-old baby, still squishy and bald, arching her back to ease the pain of her reflux as she insatiably nursed at my breast. “The next one?” I thought to myself. “My uterus still hasn’t

It is often said that motherhood is a full-contact sport. From labor and delivery to keeping up with your little love- we’ve always seen motherhood as an athletic endeavor. After all, it challenges us both physically and mentally and makes us push our bodies to limits that seem incomprehensible to most people. So, to say that we were ecstatic to