Its the Great Backyard Bird Count this weekend - a chance for birdwatchers young and old to document how many birds they can find and list in their backyards.Listen up parents, grandparents, and big
Wear pink on February 29 to show your support of the anti-bullying campaign Pink Shirt Day.Are you wearing pink today?Pink Shirt Day started organically on a grassroots level. As the story goes, two N
According to a new study, there is a \"direct relationship between the nutritional status of children and the person who prepares their meal.\"A new study by researchers at the University of Granada con
The Canadian government is adopting stricter penalties for elder abuse. Learn about what elder abuse is and what to do about it.When we think of the term “abuse,” we often think of domestic abuse or c
When choosing a beautiful bouquet for Mom this Mother\'s Day, avoid pesticides and shameful labour practices. Select flowers labelled natural, fair trade, and organic.When choosing a beautiful bouquet
The YMCA Kingston in partnership with YMCA Strong Kids teaches kids from financially challenged families how to cook nutritious meals and build healthy habits for life.Today at alive we have another e
Learn about the 10 common environmental toxins that have been linked to autism and learning disabilities, and how to avoid them.More and more research is drawing a link between neurodevelopmental disa
A new Danish study suggests that young children who sleep with their parents may have a lower risk of being overweight.Are you regularly awoken by your young son or daughter sliding into bed with you
You don\'t need to reach for a pill bottle to get effective pain relief. Try a safer treatment option, such as Bowen therapy, yoga, acupuncture, or massage.Centuries ago Julius Caesar stated, “It is ea
Active Healthy Kids Canada released its report on the daily physical activity of Canadian children and youth. The results are not good.Active Healthy Kids Canada (AHKC) released a report today failing
In a positive twist on peer pressure, a newly published study suggests that who our childrens friends are can significantly influence their physical activity levels.The words peer pressure can have a
A new study examined four parenting styles and how they impact the amount of TV their children watch.What influences the amount of TV children watch? How much control do parents really have? These are