Bonnie Schiedel

Bonnie Schiedel

Bonnie is a copywriter, editor and content consultant based in Thunder Bay, Ontario. She is also the founder and principal at North Star Writing. More of her work can be found in publications like Canadian Living, Best Health, and Chatelaine.

Bonnie has been in the industry for over 25 years and covers diverse topics - everything from healthy lifestyles, food and travel, and parenting to eco-living.

Latest from Bonnie Schiedel

Sleep and feeding schedule for your nine- to 12-month-old baby

Sleep and feeding schedule for your nine- to 12-month-old baby

How’s your baby sleeping? Teething and new routines and skills can wreak havoc on your baby’s old routines, but they still need solid rest. Here are some sample sleep and feeding schedules for your nine- to 12-month-old.

Sleep and feeding schedule for your six- to nine-month-old baby

Sleep and feeding schedule for your six- to nine-month-old baby

Welcome to the second half of the first year! If your baby’s sleep and feeding routines haven’t changed drastically yet, they’re about to. Here are some sample sleep and feeding schedules for your six- to nine-month-old.

Four- to five-month-old schedule: Sleep, naps and feeding

Four- to five-month-old schedule: Sleep, naps and feeding

Wondering what baby's routine should look like after the big four-month milestone and sleep regression? Here are a few sample sleep and feeding schedules.

Two- to three-month-old baby sleep and feeding schedule

Two- to three-month-old baby sleep and feeding schedule

Here’s what to expect for your two-month-old baby’s sleep schedule, feeding routine and diaper changes in weeks nine through 12.

One-month-old baby feeding and sleep schedule

One-month-old baby feeding and sleep schedule

Here’s what to expect for your baby’s sleep schedule, feeding routine and diaper changes in weeks five through eight.

Can my baby catch a cold sore?

Can my baby catch a cold sore?

While cold sores are relatively harmless in toddlers and older children, they can be dangerous in infants under the age of one. Here’s what you need to know to protect your baby.

What to do if your baby falls off the bed

What to do if your baby falls off the bed

If your baby falls off the bed, couch or change table, here’s some tips and next steps, including a visit to your doctor or hospital.

Here's how ultrasounds actually work

Pregnancy health

Here's how ultrasounds actually work

Ultrasounds are a common procedure in pregnancy. We look at how they work, if they're safe and why you should stay away from ‘keepsake’ ultrasound centres.

Newborn Sleep and Feeding Schedule for Baby's First Month

Newborn Sleep and Feeding Schedule for Baby's First Month

Here’s what to expect for your newborn baby’s sleep schedule, wake times, feeding routine and diaper changes in the first four weeks.

There’s A Measles Outbreak—What Do I Need To Know?

There’s A Measles Outbreak—What Do I Need To Know?

When there’s a measles outbreak, it can be pretty scary for parents. Here’s the breakdown on who’s at risk, when to worry and how to protect your kids.

10 family-friendly hiking trails in Ontario

10 family-friendly hiking trails in Ontario

Derelict vintage cars, waterfalls and an Aboriginal village – there’s plenty to see on these family-friendly hiking trails in Ontario.

All about APNO

Do you need an all-purpose nipple ointment to heal your sore nipples? Here’s everything you need to know if you’re considering APNO.

The new teenage dilemma: how to get vaccinated if your anti-vax parents opted out

The new teenage dilemma: how to get vaccinated if your anti-vax parents opted out

Kids of anti-vaxxers are surfacing online, wondering how to get vaccinated without their parents’ consent. In Canada, there are options.

Do you really need a nursing pillow?

Do you really need a nursing pillow?

We asked a lactation consultant and registered nurse to answer all your questions about using a nursing pillow to breastfeed your newborn.

Everything you need to know about your baby's oral thrush

Everything you need to know about your baby's oral thrush

Here's what baby thrush looks like, how to deal it and what the condition means for breastfeeding moms. (Yup, you can get it too.)

5 things you might not know about spanking (including whether it’s ever OK)

5 things you might not know about spanking (including whether it’s ever OK)

For many parents, the idea of spanking their child is abhorrent. And yet, many parents do it—despite a pile of evidence that it's the wrong approach.

Why can’t I buy a baby walker in Canada?

Baby development

Why can’t I buy a baby walker in Canada?

If you’re looking to buy a baby walker, you might be surprised to learn that they’re banned in Canada because they’re considered unsafe to use.

What you need to know about flat head syndrome—including how to treat it

What you need to know about flat head syndrome—including how to treat it

It’s not uncommon for babies to have a flat spot on their heads. The good news is plagiocephaly is very treatable.

Do babies masturbate?

Do babies masturbate?

No, you’re not imagining it. Your baby is not too young to have discovered the joys of, ahem, self-soothing.

How to talk to your kids about periods

How to talk to your kids about periods

Talking to your kid about menstruation doesn’t have to be awkward. It's a good idea to start early, and make sure to teach your boys about it too.