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Do you work hard to pack a healthy lunch only to arrive at work to find doughnuts in the staff room? You have plenty of food in your lunch, you don’t need to grab a doughnut but every time you walk by the door, there they are, calling to you with their delicious frosted tops.

Parents love to brag about how early their child was potty trained.  Other fear the topic and wonder if their child is normal. Today, we will calm your fears and explain what is considered normal when it comes to potty training.

Need a good nutrition boost to keep you energized during these drab days? Go get yourself some sprouts. Pile them into your favorite sandwich or on top of a salad; these little nutrient powerhouses are available locally year-round, are fresh and delicious and are brimming with nutrients.

Sprouts are seeds that have been soaked and rinsed a number of times until they germinate, or sprout. Some sprouts are eaten as soon as they germinate and others are best once they have grown a little plant.

Today we tackle the issue of bed wetting.  How old is too old to wet the bed?  Is something wrong? Find out now on ToyBox Radio.

Many vitamins and minerals play a role in the body’s immune response, so eating a varied nutrient dense diet can be a good line of defense against getting sick. But what should you eat if you get the flu? Most of the time, people’s appetite lessens when they have a flu, especially if they experience fever and nausea. This may be where the expression “feed a cold and starve a fever” came from.

Do growing pains have anything to do with growth?  Find out what they really are and how to best help a child who wakes up at night crying because of “growing pains”

The more I try to think about my favourite album of all time, the more I’m forced to consider a number of issues. First, the fact that I’m getting older. It’s not that I don’t listen to new music and music by new artists, but it seems that certain songs and albums get their hooks into you when you’re young and aren’t easily dislodged by the creative efforts of young whippersnappers.

As parents, we always want to make sure we are providing our children with the best care to ensure they become smart, caring, and loving people.  In today’s episode, Dr. Ukpeh discusses what it takes to raise smart children.

This holiday season, start new traditions that honor the importance of the season as well the health and wellness of your family. Keep in mind that warm feelings, seasonal colours, smells and décor are what make holiday gatherings so special.

Serve up an abundance of rich colours and flavours with a beautiful array of seasonal vegetable dishes. Vegetables and fruits are a welcome respite from the rich cheeses and meats that are the backbone of most holiday parties, and the cookies and other baked goods that adorn coffee tables at family gatherings.

Is your child really too sick for school?  Yes, this is the topic for today’s radio show…What if they are sick but still want to go?  What if they don’t seem sick but want to stay home?  Dr. Ukpeh will share the details to help you decide if your child is too sick for school.