Enrich your child’s language development.

Your toddler has gone from coos and giggles to actual attempts at words. So give him a rich broth for simmering his alphabet soup of verbal exercises. Many of us know it’s good to read a lot of books to them to stimulate language. But giving him experiences — like taking him outdoors or simple play — are wonderful ways to encourage his budding language abilities.

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What’s good and safe about pregnancy massage?

Massage offers many benefits for pregnant women. Done properly by a trained therapist, prenatal massage can help alleviate the aches and pains of pregnancy, improves circulation and relieves tension and fatigue. You might hear people tell you to skip massages while pregnant because it can harm your baby. That’s a misconception!

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Eating out? Get calorie-informed.

Going out for fast food with the kids? Try going to restaurants that list down nutrition information in their menus. According to US researchers, parents who have access to fast-food menus with calorie information tend to choose lower calorie selections for their children.

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Keep the kids inside, but keep them in shape.

Staying active keeps the immune system in shape too. Just because it’s cold outside, doesn’t mean our kids’ can’t get a good daily workout. There’s a lot of indoor fun to be had that should get their hearts pumping. In our house, a little music can keep the little ones occupied — and active.

It’s more challenging to keep children active indoors, but with some planning and creativity it is possible. We’ve got some suggestions you could try at home.

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