After the Children’s Trunk Show in Toronto this weekend, we are heading off to Las Vegas to the ABC Kids Expo. This is The Big trade show for the children’s product industry. There are more products that we could ever possibly see in a week, and we will only be there a few days. That’s…Read the full article.

Every year as long as I can remember, my father’s family gathers for my grandfather’s birthday. I didn’t grow up with my father—he died when I was very young—so I didn’t celebrate Father’s Day. I didn’t even become aware of such a holiday until I was much older. I did celebrate my grandfather, though. My…Read the full article.

Motherhood means changing a diaper while on the phone. Motherhood means breastfeeding and sleeping at the same time. Motherhood means cooking dinner with a baby strapped to you. Motherhood means sweeping the floor with a toddler attached to your leg. Motherhood means answering 50 questions while driving in rush hour traffic. Motherhood means loving them…Read the full article.

Advantage of buying online? Very convenient when you have children, but sometimes it really helps to be able to touch and feel. Come touch and feel. If you live in or near Toronto, come to the Children’s Trunk Show next Wednesday in the Distillery District and say, Hi! byNature.ca will be there with all sorts…Read the full article.

April is Children and Nature Awareness Month with activities across North American and beyond. The Children and Nature Network supports those working in different areas: researchers, parents, educators, and organizations providing opportunities for children. Check the map to see what is happening in your area.

This following post was an entry in our Blog to Inspire contest. The opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and not necessarily those of Eco Baby Steps or Parenting By Nature. Blog to Inspire entrant The Wonderful World of Nikki is Nicole Bergman, is married and has a beautiful 1 year…Read the full article.

Health Canada and the U.S. CPSC (Consumer Products Safety Commission) have recalled more than 1 million Infantino baby slings in the U.S. and 15,000 slings in Canada. These bag-style slings have been associated with baby deaths under investigation by federal regulators. This recall follows a more general warning nearly two weeks ago from the U.S.…Read the full article.

Today is World Water Day. Events are held around the world to raise awareness of how many people in the world, more than 1 billion people, do not have access to clean water. We are halfway through the United Nations’ Water for Life program, which covers the decade 2005-2015.

There have been some really positive developments in baby sling safety in the past week since an AP story first alarmed so many dedicated babywearers. First, manufacturers of baby carriers issued a joint statement on baby sling safety concerns. They point out that an ASTM subcommittee started writing Sling Carrier Standards two years ago. The…Read the full article.