Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

Beat the heat with one (or all, this is a safe space) of these sweet frozen treats.

It sucks when kids are sick. You can use all the help you can get—so try these smart tips to make sick days less stressful.

When I was pregnant with my second baby, I mourned the loss of my cute little family of three. But here's why I was so, so wrong to worry.

Pasta seems basic enough, right? It is, but because it's so simple, there are some important things to keep in mind. Here's how to make the best pasta.

There’s no magic potion that will increase your breast milk supply, but some of these foods may help (and the last three certainly will not).

We joke about using wine to cope with all the whine. But what if the thing that makes everything better poses serious health risks? Is it still funny?

Learning that my daughter had dyslexia was devastating—all I could see were the challenges ahead. Now that we understand what it is and what she needs, we've discovered how special her brain really is.

Why should pancakes get all the love? Naturally delicious maple syrup makes anything sweeter. Here are our favourite ways to use it.

Sure, they might turn their nose up at perfectly good food, but don't stop introducing new flavours. They may still be a budding foodie yet.

In these fast-food, hack-obsessed times, there’s one simple, old-school trick that’s ready for a comeback. Start roasting.

Experienced lunch-packers know: a Thermos increases your options. There are enough ideas here for a month of lunches. You're welcome.

Stringy, gooey cheese is the ultimate comfort food. Check out our favourite cheesy recipes.

There's no need for breastfeeding women to worry about having an occasional drink, according to doctors and breastfeeding experts.

It may feel like you've tried everything—twice. Here are some new tactics to mix things up.

We know the risks associated with drinking during pregnancy, but the rules around drinking and breastfeeding are a bit hazy.

I don’t have to turn myself into a prohibitionist—and I shouldn’t—for the sake of my kids. But I can start some important conversations.

We all know that moderation in all things is the key to health. But what does moderation actually mean when it comes to alcohol?

We’ve done a fairly good job of talking about the risks of smoking. Alcohol, carries health risks as well and yet there are no standard warnings on labels.

Research shows that kids aren't getting enough fruits and vegetables throughout the day. Here's how to give your kid a healthy head start.

Babe, you’ve got the power. What power? The power of voodoo. Who do? You do. Here’s how my hypnobirth went—and why it doesn't always work for some women.