On the Cover
Photography:
Antwan Albouy, Chic Studio
Main photo:
Ralph & Julie Richardson
Darien, Stephanie & Imani Douglas
Sri Rajeswaran & Seetha Srihara
Bottom Left Photo:
Mark, Liz, Harry, Freddie
& Grace Twite
Bottom Right Photo:
Will, Frances, Sam & Jasper McCallum
Contents
Pregnancy
8 Tips for a Smooth Labour
32 Helpful Homework Hints Helping your
child to stay on track with their homework.
& Delivery Giving birth in the hospital,
what you need to know! 34 Sporting Chance Choosing the right sport
The real deal on breastfeeding. Tweens & Teens
10 Breastfeeding Myths vs. Facts
12 Family Health Begins with
Family Planning
Birth
14 Inspired Birth Removing the myths and
fears so that you can search within to find
your birthing instincts!
16 New Arrival
Welcome Fletcher to the World
Baby
18 Recognizing the Signs of Autism
Knowing what to look for
can make all the difference.
20 Baby Wearing: Traditional Wisdom
for Modern Wellness
An old tradition revived that has benefits
for you and your baby.
can give your child a winning start in life!
37 Parent Connect The middle school
transition- staying involved!
38 Giving Our Children the
Foundation for a Happy Life
Lifestyle
40 Top Ten Parenting Tips .
42 Developmental Disability Explained
44 Budgeting for Families
Dad’s Corner
46 Balancing Act How are they able to
maintain their focus and give so much
of themselves?
48 The Father’s Role The importance of
fatherhood and tips for improvement.
Little Ones
22 Supporting Young Readers Preparing
for a lifetime of reading.
24 Tips for a Fun and Stress Free
Bedtime Tired of fighting over bedtime
with your kids, see if these tips will help!
Letters to the Editor
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26 Meal Planning Taking the headache Bermuda Parent Families
Big Kids Rising Stars .
out of what’s for dinner!
28 The Challenges of Boys & Literacy
30 Parents are Key to Kids’
Mathematical Development Seeing
math come alive in everyday situations can
instill an unrealized passion in your kid.
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Godpa Speaks . .
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Finds & Favourites
Parent Directory . .
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