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

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.

Should I Be Worried About My Kid's Obsessions?

Should I Be Worried About My Kid's Obsessions?

Bugs, dinosaurs, even show tunes. Most preschoolers go through a phase where they’re obsessed with something. But it leaves you wondering, is this normal?

8 tips for practicing fire safety with your kids

8 tips for practicing fire safety with your kids

Here’s what you need to know to help keep your family safe from a fire.

7 free summer activities

7 free summer activities

Keep your kid happy and occupied without spending a dollar with these seven fun, and free, activities!

17 mind-blowing ways your body changes after giving birth

Postpartum care

17 mind-blowing ways your body changes after giving birth

Pregnancy and childbirth transform your body—sometimes in weird and not-so-wonderful ways. Here’s what you need to know to deal with it.

7 common labour myths—and the truths behind them

7 common labour myths—and the truths behind them

Will your water really break in a dramatic burst? Do wider hips mean labour will be easier? We reveal the truth behind the most common labour myths.

Is your baby at risk for hip dysplasia?

Baby development

Is your baby at risk for hip dysplasia?

From swaddling to baby carrier positions, here’s everything you need to know about the prevention and treatment of hip dysplasia

5 fun ways to teach kids to tell time

5 fun ways to teach kids to tell time

How to handle your toddler's "carry me" phase

Toddler behaviour

How to handle your toddler's "carry me" phase

Is your little one constantly asking you to pick them up? Here's how to deal with the carry me phase.

Why many Northern Indigenous women are still relocated to deliver their babies

Why many Northern Indigenous women are still relocated to deliver their babies

Each year, more than 40,000 Canadian women from remote and rural communities must travel south to give birth—and they're often alone.

5 fun summer math games

5 fun summer math games

Avoid the summer slide with these games that are so fun, the kids won’t even realize they’re learning.

6 fun money games for kids

6 fun money games for kids

Teaching kids how to count money doesn't have to be a snooze fest. These money games for kids are an easy way to keep them engaged and excited to learn!

Why the cervix is so important during pregnancy

Why the cervix is so important during pregnancy

At your cervix: this body part is a key player during pregnancy and childbirth.

5 clever ways to give medicine to a preschooler

5 clever ways to give medicine to a preschooler

Check out these genius tricks for administering medicine to a preschooler who’s refusing it.

What to do when your toddler soaks through the diaper every night

Toddler development

What to do when your toddler soaks through the diaper every night

Toddler waking up with a leaky diaper and pee-soaked bed? Ugh. From using overnight diapers to limiting liquids, these tricks can help.

What to do if your kid won't use the school bathroom

What to do if your kid won't use the school bathroom

Rough toilet paper, fear of asking the teacher and #FOMO can lead some kids to avoid the school bathroom—and that’s not good.

How to get your toddler to eat more protein

How to get your toddler to eat more protein

Worried your toddler isn't getting enough protein? We asked experts for tips and tricks to get your kid to eat more of this essential nutrient.

How to talk to your kids about alcohol

How to talk to your kids about alcohol

Don't wait until high school to discuss alcohol with your kids. Experts say you should start by age 9. Here's how to start the convo.

What to do when your kid breaks a bone

What to do when your kid breaks a bone

As long as there are kids, there will be broken bones. Here’s how to spot ’em and what to do next.

4 family-friendly biking trails in Manitoba

4 family-friendly biking trails in Manitoba

Check out a gingerbread house, a lake stocked with trout and an awesome beginner mountain biking path on these family-friendly biking trails in Manitoba.