Life with Kids

By Ella Brooks for Sniffle Solutions

Toothbrushes should be clean: After all, their whole purpose is to scrub all the germs out of your mouth. But as it turns out, dirty toothbrushes could make you sick.

“Bathrooms are moist and steamy: the conditions that bacteria love,” says Carol Wooden, a dental surgeon and spokesperson for the Academy of General Dentistry. Research from the University of Birmingham School of Dentistry in the United Kingdom found as many as 1.2 million bacteria on a single toothbrush, while a recent study in the New York State Dental Journal that examined used toothbrushes discovered that 70 percent were heavily contaminated with different microorganisms.

By Barbara Ruhs for Sniffle Solutions

Finding the right strategies to help you stop bad eating habits can be like trying to find the perfect pair of jeans: You may have to try on a bunch of different styles until you find the one that fits the best.

If you’re struggling with bad eating habits, you’re not alone. Most of us reach for not-so-good-for-us options from time to time. Here’s how you can break bad habits and feel better than ever.

By Barbara Ruhs for Sniffle Solutions

You’ve heard it before: The best offense is good defense.

During cold and flu season, nutrition plays a major role in how well your immune system can fight off sniffles and coughs. The better you eat, the stronger your immune power. On the other hand, the more nutrient deficiencies you have, the more vulnerable you are to getting sick.

To keep your immune system working at its best, increase your intake of these foods during cold and flu season. You’ll be glad you did.

By the editors of Your Family Today for Your Family Today

It’s no wonder we give thanks in the fall; this season offers a bounty of fun things to do. From picking pumpkins to taking a hayride, there are many ways to celebrate nature and build great family memories at the same time. Check out these autumn-only activities.

By Rose Springer for The Dog Daily

Dealing with the death of a dog is difficult for any owner -- no matter the age of your pet. Dr. Trisha Joyce of New York City Veterinary Specialists, and Dr. Wallace Sife, clinical psychologist and founder of the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement (APLB), offer advice on managing the end, grieving and moving on.

Life With Kids weekend sale (Friday, Saturday, Sunday – Dec 9th-11th)
Toques to be discounted to $24 (from $28) and Free Shipping!
We know Life With Kids can be expensive so we’re offering a great deal on KOLS winter toques for yourself and make for great gifts for the special people in your life! With every toque you purchase, KOLS donates 4 storybooks to children’s education programs in India. Combine that with Free Shipping and we think KOLS winter hats will be the warmest gift under the tree this holiday season, in more ways than one! http://www.kols.ca/