Calling all expecting parents! Join us for the official launch of our Baby Registry at the Healthy Moms Market. During the week of July 17-23, we'll be hosting workshops, running giveaways and giving out swag at our Toronto Junction location. Win 1 of 3 prizes totally over $600, including an Ergo Ombi Breeze carrier, a 75 minute prenatal fitness consultation & assessment from Mighty Mom and an ezpz mini feeding set + Eric Carle Bapron Baby bib. Simply set up your Healthy Moms Market baby registry in-store or attend one of our workshops during the week of July 17-23 to be entered  ..read more

GIVEAWAY! Calling all expecting moms - this one is for you. Enter for a chance to win an Ergo Embrace Soft Knit Newborn Carrier and a Labour & Postpartum Kit from Healing Mama Co. containing all the essentials you need for the big day and your recovery period. Total prize value is $280. TO ENTER: 1. Complete this brief Entry Form 2. Head over to our Instagram Page and comment on this giveaway post telling us what month your baby is due Winner will be announced on Saturday, July 8. *Prize must be picked up from our Healthy Moms Market - Toronto Junction location. Healthy Moms ..read more

Back-to-school season can be a very anxious and stressful time for children. There are so many new things to worry about - new teachers, new classmates, new subjects. It can be hard to adjust to all of the changes. Heading back to school can be especially difficult for children who already struggle with anxiety and stress. They may have difficulty sleeping, not want to eat, and may seem withdrawn. If you notice your child exhibiting any of these behaviours, it's important to talk to them and see what's going on. Here are a few tips to help ease your child's anxiety during the back ..read more

During the heat of summer, it is essential for us to ensure our body is receiving the right amount of liquid to hydrate properly. Our body naturally goes into the sweat mode when it is too hot outside and tries to cool the body and offset the temperature. While we sweat, we lose quite a lot of liquid as well as electrolytes.  There is always a rise and fall in our electrolytes and trace minerals depending on our activity and the situation we are in. We need to either supplement or get our trace minerals from a healthy diet as our body doesn’t make the trace minerals. Most athletes know o ..read more

Several nutritional deficiencies are linked to ADHD and there are a lot of supplements are on the market that claim to ease ADHD symptoms, but do they really work?   Here are 3 common deficiencies that respond well to supplementation: 1. Omega 3 Omega 3s are consistently measured at lower levels in individuals with ADHD. This is important because our brains need them to be strong and to function optimally. Low levels are associated with problems concentrating, inattentiveness, and insomnia. In addition, Omega 3s stimulate dopamine production and low dopamine is consistently ..read more

Sleep is a natural state which our body unconsciously seeks out to regroup, recharge and restart itself. So why do so many of us, particularly moms, have so much trouble with it? Here are some of the factors which might affect your sleep: Young children that wake during the night Health Concerns (our own or a loved one’s, especially high during the pandemic and affecting everyone across all ages) Your partner's snoring Finances/work related stress Digestive issues or specific food/drinks in your diet Lack of movement or throughout the day Too much screen time Feelings of nervousness or ..read more

As a first time mom-to-be, you might be looking forward to breastfeeding your baby. At the same time, you may be feeling unprepared or nervous. While breastfeeding can come along with many rewards, both for you and your little one, it can also be a very challenging time.  Being proactive by reading books, taking courses and having the phone number of a good lactation consultant in your back pocket is a great idea. It's important to also be prepared with items that can help you throughout your breastfeeding journey, particularly in those first few months. Here are ..read more

The holidays are fast approaching and for parents of kids with ADHD, this can mean 2 weeks of overstimulated, overscheduled, exhausted kids who are about 2 milliseconds away from a total meltdown. This year, why not make the holidays more enjoyable for your kids, and manageable for you?  Here are 3 ways to decrease the chaos and bump up the harmony this holiday season: Include protein alongside sweeter treats.  Of course, kids are going to get a bit more sugar in their systems throughout the holidays.  While this can lead to blood sugar spikes and crashes (translation: moodines ..read more

“So much of the intelligence and local knowledge in agriculture has been moved from the farm to the laboratory, and then returned to the farm in the form of a chemical or machine...As a culture we seem to have arrived at a place where whatever native wisdom we may once have possessed about eating has been replaced by confusion and anxiety.” - Michael Pollan, The Omnivore’s Dilemma The number of marketing terms used to describe the meat we eat is enough to make your head spin! What’s worse, many of these terms are unregulated and practically meaningless (but designed to sound good). Free ..read more

Whether you’re expecting a bundle of joy in the coming months or are nursing a new addition to the family some guidelines are very clear; Limit the coffee, avoid the booze, and in terms of your sushi, consider yourself a fish-phobe for the time being. What about cold and flu prevention and treatment though? Some OTC medications are a definite no, but there are options available to you, including a clinically proven natural alternative. While the flu shot is an option, its low efficacy rate in recent years has healthcare professionals recommending additional support in the form of natural suppl ..read more