New and Expecting Parent Articles

Being an expecting and new parent can be a time of unending questions. Articles from the Family Friendly proffessionals will help you in this new adventure. Need a question answered? Email us at President@FamilyFriendlyEdmonton.ca or ask us on our Facebook group page.

 

The Truth About fabric Softeners
Many people will remember a famous TV ad where a woman races to her washing machine, fabric softener in hand, only to arrive just as the wash ends. This woman who "forgot to ad the fabric softener" was actually doing herself and her family a favour... More>>

The Mighty Dust Mite - Look who's sleeping with you
The house dust mite, a known cause of allergic asthma, is a tiny scavenger living on discarded skin scales in warm, dark and damp conditions. Thousands of years ago house dust mites were found in birds’ nests, but now they have found a better place to live, warm snug houses with high humidity... More>>

You Are What You Eat So Eat Well - Eating Whole Foods
A stupendous insight of civilizations past has now been confirmed by today's investigative, nutritional sciences. They have shown that what was once called "The Doctrine of Signatures" was astoundingly correct.

Child  Literacy - Point to Ponder:
Are some kids just born with a greater ability than others? Points to consider on literacy and things parents can do which will allow the child to learn to read far easier and quicker.