A study from the University of Missouri found that 94 percent of autistic children benefited from owning a dog or other small pet, reporting gains in responsibility, assertiveness and social skills.
Winnipeg’s
Nia Vardalos
(My Big Fat Greek
Wedding) is no
stranger to hard
work and hectic
schedules. We asked her how she stays healthy with motherhood testing her stamina.
Sucking is a natural reflex that provides instant comfort and security. More than three-quarters of babies do it, some even starting in utero.
So when does the habit go from normal to nasty? My 19-month-old son has always been what you would call a big sucker. A ‘mother sucker’ in...
