Welcome to the blog! This is a new part of Care For Women where our aim is to provide helpful ideas, strategies and resources for families.
How do parents affect the development of children – and what simple steps can parents take to build strong bonds with their kids? Before our children are even born, they begin to shape our lives in countless ways. From profound changes in sleep, to stepping away from...
Run for Mom: Care for Women’s Inaugural Walk/Run Join and support Care For Women’s #MoveForAMother walk and run for mom. #MoveForAMother: Care for Women’s Inaugural Walk/Run Care For Women is in urgent need of donations to help a growing waiting list of new moms...
Understanding the Benefits of Prenatal and Postpartum Exercise Leading up to the Walk/Run for Mothers this October, through Caring For Women, I wanted to write this blog about the importance of movement during and after pregnancy. I specifically want to talk about the...
Use these sayings and writing prompts to support a mom-to-be in a baby shower card. “Congratulations” is a pretty good start when considering what to write in a baby shower card – though it might not be the most impactful message you could send. Though kind words...
Mom burnout is on the rise. It’s time to show up for moms with the support they deserve. Last Mother's day the Canadian Women’s Foundation made national headlines with startling research showing that many mothers were nearing their breaking point. Almost half...
Science has proven parenting can be a lonely path – and mom friends postpartum are the remedy. The postpartum period is hard on parents – especially moms, which is why it’s so important to have a team of mom friends as postpartum supports. Yet, creating a circle of...