Behaviour

Have you ever asked a three-year old why people eat? Go find a child between 2 and 5 years old and ask them (then come back to finish reading). So, what did you find out? You probably found that most kids say the same thing my 4-year-old said, “So that people don't die,” and not many say, “Because they're bored” or “Because they need to be distracted” or “Because they peed in the toilet.” These answers fall in the category of reward eating.

Sleep myths—we’ve all heard them, over and over again whether you are still pregnant or you’ve just had your fourth. Those little pieces of “advice” that everyone feels they have a right to say to all parents. There are many experiences that have been passed down from mother to daughter, friend to friend, and sister to sister. Then there are the thousands of theories and tidbits of advice online! How do you know which ones to listen to and which ones you just nod your head at politely? Advice is just that though: It’s advice—and you can take it or leave it.

If you are lucky enough to bypass childhood allergies with your own child it can be quite hard to understand if you are not living it. Although chances are, someone you know either in your child’s class or a friend/family member is affected by food allergies. Even if your child may not have allergies, it is more than likely that you have to be aware of what you are sending to school for snacks and lunches.