RSS |
ParentCentral.ca thestar.com 
Patch may not help pregnant women quit smoking

Nicotine patches don't help pregnant women quit smoking, suggests a new study from the UK — in part because so few women use them as prescribed.

Featured Advertisers
Featured Articles

big pregnant belly

Antidepressants and pregnancy: Consider the impact of depression on baby too

Headlines about the potential risks of antidepressants on a developing...
Michele Henry launches a new baby blog

NEW BLOG: Potty Mouth Mom

Tag along as this new mom of two navigates a second maternity leave.
Ann Douglas blogshot

The Mother of All Baby Columns

A column by well-loved pregnancy and parenting author Ann Douglas.
From One Mom to Another
Brandie Weikle's editor's note photo

Parentcentral editor

Parentcentral.ca editor Brandie Weikle blogs on the news as it pertains to parents and her adventures (and misadventures!) as a mother of two boys.

Online Flyers, Deals & Printable Coupons!

Newest Flyers

Newest Coupons

Newest Deals

More Information

» Browse all Flyers

» Browse all Coupons

» Browse all deals

» Visit Flyerland.ca

Find a Retail Store

Find information on a broad range of stores for your family.

Education

Agreement addresses concerns academic freedom would be compromised.

Elementary union calls the province’s position “insulting,” saying it means “deep and mean-spirited strips” to collective agreements... Comment Count(116)

Every student must play an instrument and there are mandatory concert bands at John G. Althouse Middle School in Etobicoke.

Family Health

A study published in the journal Pediatrics found that kids who played so-called active Wii games didn't spend more time exercising than children who played more sedentary games.

Active Wii video games don’t mean kids exercise more

All that virtual boxing, bowling and dancing along with video game systems such as Nintendo Wii might not be helping kids meet their daily exercise requirements...

Nearly one in five teens say they have gotten behind the wheel after smoking pot, according to a study commissioned by Liberty Mutual Insurance and Students...

The researchers suggest that parents could consider restricting R-rated movies, which contain high levels of drinking and alcohol brand placement.

Babies & Pregnancy

The patch does not work as well as normal for pregnant women who are trying to quit smoking.

Patch may not help pregnant women quit smoking

Nicotine patches don't help pregnant women quit smoking, suggests a new study from the UK — in part because so few women use them as prescribed.

Pregnancy reality TV show I Didn’t Know I Was Pregnant seems completely over the top until you realize the producers have simply tapped into what others are...

Midwives say birth centres would give women more choices in childbirth, normalize low-risk labour and delivery and reduce health-care costs

News & Features

An anti-bullying video put together by Vancouver schools is drawing the ire of one group of parents that objects to the use of a song by Lady Gaga.

Anti-bullying video by Vancouver students has parent group upset over Lady Gaga song

A flash mob video collaboration by Vancouver school children has drawn the ire of one group of parents who object to Lady Gaga song ‘Born this Way&rsquo...;

Technology changes the way families communicate in interesting ways

Baby needs an RESP, but there are childcare bills, mortgage and retirement savings to consider as well in this annual season of money stress for families.

Comment Count(1)

Activities

Camp can give kids at every age a chance to try new things.

Camp: An age-by-age guide to March break and summer camp

Considering March break or summer camp for your child? Whether your child is four or fourteen, there are ways you probably haven't thought of that camp enriches...

It’s almost time for that March break trip. Check these great photo tips so you can bring back images to remember

Toss pizza dough in the air. Make a kite. Catch a free film. Belly laugh. Mug for the camera. There’s no shortage of ways to spend the Family Day long... Comment Count(0)

ADVERTISEMENT
Register User