FALL 2013
On the cover:
Mireya, Age 2
Photo Location: Bopomo Pictures Studio, Vancouver Photo credit: Bopomo Pictures
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It was the most anticipated birth of the decade! UB&T congratulates William and Catherine on the birth of their little prince. Watch for Royal Memorabilia honoring Prince George Alexander Louis and Royal-inspired boys names in the coming year.
education: Social and Emotional Development................................................. 4 prenatal: Having a Baby: Prenatal Special......................................................... 6 celebrity mom: Alyson Schafer.......................................................................... 8 in the city: Learning Programs.........................................................................10 nutrition: Food for Thought: Picking-Eating 101...............................................12 parenting: Nag-Free Mornings: Tips for Parents on the Go..............................14 family fun: Craft Time: Releasing Your Child’s Creativity..................................16 parent talk: Becoming a Parent has Taught Me..............................................17 relationships: When C Comes After D: Co-parenting After Divorce.................18 UrbanMarket: Products & Promotions . ........................................................ 20 education expert: Keeping a Positive Mindset When Life gets Messy .......... 22 CEO mom: Returning to Work: You Can Do It!..................................................24 Great Goods: Fall Products............................................................................. 26 UrbanGuide: Fall Fashions.............................................................................. 28 UrbanKid: Today’s Lesson: Save Money on Back to School.......................... 30 on the town: Fall Family Fun . ...........................................................................31 spotlight: UrbanMom: Kayla and Logan...........................................................31
For other parents still expecting their “little prince or princess”, check our Having a Baby: Prenatal Special Feature on page 6-7. Then after baby is born, you can find extensive resources under Parent Info on our UB&T website. With kids headed back to school, stayat-home moms (and dads) will be looking forward to more peace and quiet on the home front. Working parents can gather useful tips from our article on Nag-Free Mornings on page 14. Then on page 30, find valuable pointers on stretching your back-to-school budget. Ever wondered what happened to Baby Enstein videos? Local experts shed some light on their connection to new research regarding social development of young children on page 4. It’s an insightful read indeed! As always we value your feedback. Send your emails to the editor at editor@urbanbaby.ca Editor
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