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to Know Info
Baby in one arm, diaper bag in the other, phone in a pocket ringing somewhere on your body and trying to get out of the house without forgetting the stroller, your wallet or the grocery list - welcome to motherhood!

Don't give up mom, we have all been there and we are here to help. Take a deep breathe, don't panic if you are a few minutes late and cut yourself some slack.

Family and Caregiver Benefits

Benefits to help your family with the costs of raising children, including benefits for raising a child with a disability. Employment Insurance benefits such as maternity, parental and caregiving benefits and leave

Visit Canada Services Website for links
to this important information.

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Canada Child Benefit

The Canada child benefit (CCB) is a tax-free monthly payment made to eligible families to help them with the cost of raising children under 18 years of age. The CCB might include the child disability benefit and any related provincial and territorial programs. For more information go to the Government of Canada Website

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Trying to get pregnant?

If you want to conceive, it will help if you can pinpoint when you'll ovulate.

One of my favorite websites has an awesome ovulation calendar. Their Ovulation Calculator gives the dates you're most likely to be fertile.

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The Sensible Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy

Pregnancy comes with many questions and concerns. Having accurate information is important. Download the Public Health Agency of Canada's The Sensible Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy for reliable information on pregnancy and:

Planning a pregnancy and being pregnant can be exciting times in your life! Using this guide can help make it a healthier experience for you and your baby.

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Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP)

The Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP) is a community-based program that supports pregnant women, new mothers and babies facing challenging life circumstances, such as low income, teen pregnancy, social or geographical isolation or family violence. CPNP programming includes nutrition counselling, prenatal vitamins, food and food coupons, counselling in prenatal health and lifestyle, breastfeeding support, food preparation training, education on infant care and child development and referrals to other agencies and services.

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You do not need to tip toe around your newborn when they are sleeping. If they are used to sleeping with a small amount of noise as a baby, then they will be more versed at sleeping through noise when they are older. Run the vacuum cleaner, have the TV on, or talk with friends and family. Try not to make loud startling noises as these will wake your little one.
MAKE SOME NOISE
Offer to come over and clean something for the family or bring over a meal for the family but don't stay to eat it or offer to pick up a few things at the store for the mom so she can rest with the baby at home

These are great and inexpensive gifts, especially if the new mom is family or a good friend. If you do go visit the new mom, don't stay to long, she needs time to rest
IDEAS TO HELP A NEW MOM
Need help searching for information on other Child Benefits you may qualify for? Then go to:

https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/child-family-benefits/
canada-child-benefit-overview.html
https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/
services/child-family-benefits.html
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JUST FOR FUN
I’m a Germophobe and Man Do My Kids Gross Me Out
A dad of delicate sensibilities shares the disgusting things his daughters have done to make him gag. By Zach Roman
Aug 20 2018, 4:53 PM
Zachery is a married dad of two daughters who lives in Los Angeles. He spends his days writing stories for people to enjoy
The following story was submitted by a Fatherly reader. Opinions expressed in the story do not reflect the opinions of Fatherly as a publication. The fact that we’re printing the story does, however, reflect a belief that it is an interesting and worthwhile read.
I’m a germophobe. To put my phobia into perspective, I have rarely, if ever, shared a cup or utensil with others (including my kids) for fear of some dreadful exposure to some unknown virus that will make me ill or cause me to go into some cationic state. To say the least, I have issues. So having two kids who won’t clean their rooms or wash up before dinner is a problem. Not for them mind you, but for me. It’s no surprise that when I find boogers stuck to the walls of my daughter’s room, I almost gag. Then I remember that I’m a dad, brave and strong, and nothing, not even wet, gooey, tidbits of nose droppings can impact me. But some things are just too weird, sick, and disgusting. And when I see my kids do them, I ponder my sanity and that of my family.
It started off as a nice evening. We had invited some friends over for dinner, wine, and laughter. The table was set beautifully with our nice plates, not to mention wine glasses and a floral centerpiece. It was very elegant, by our standards, and I was convinced that nothing could ruin the night. I was wrong. And when my youngest daughter asked if she could show off her new “pet” to our guests, I didn’t think there was a reason to object. Little did I know, however, her new pet was a cockroach. No sooner did she place it on the table ⏤ while we were still eating, mind you ⏤ it made a beeline for one of our guests, quickly scampering onto her plate and burrowing into the mashed potatoes. Suffice to say, there was much shouting. Chairs were frantically pushed over. Drinks spilled on the floor. This time, I actually did gag.
But … sigh, this is my life. And it only gets grosser. In addition to housing exotic “pets,” my daughters are also extremely creative and enjoy making art from stuff lying around the house. One time, my eldest rummaged through our bathroom for both inspiration and a new medium for her art. And I was lucky enough to get home just in time for the big reveal ⏤ it was a beautiful picture of clouds, rain, people, and rainbows.“Look daddy!” my daughter smiled at me. She had used cotton balls for the clouds, markers to make the rain, Q-tips as the people, and something unique for the rainbows. “What are those, hunny?” I asked. “It’s mom’s stickers,” she replied. Stickers, I thought to myself? Of course, it took a second to make the connection, but I soon realized she had raided my wife’s tampons and colored the white “stickers.” When I asked how she got “stickers” to stick on the paper, she smiled and said, “I licked them, like an envelope daddy!” Yes, my daughter licked maxi-pads, I wanted to barf. But then again, it could have been much worse ⏤ at least they were new. Longer sigh.
Don’t get me wrong. I love my kids, foibles and all. But, for some reason, I didn’t expect the number of nasty things they would do, yet have no clue that it would disgust the average human being or their germaphobic dad. I guess it’s God’s way of building my “ick” sensibilities and converting me into a father who can handle anything of ill-repute, which includes regurgitated turkey meat, sandwiches with mold, and boogers on my X-box controller. Thanks for the nasty memories girls, I love you just the same!