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The article reports that over-prescription of antibiotics can lead to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in infants. It states that since infections could be viral and not bacterial doctors should observe symptoms for 24-48 hours and then prescribe drugs. It mentions that the World Health Organization (WHO) is urging doctors to prescribe antibiotics only when required as they kill beneficial microbes also.

The article offers information on hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. Thyroid problems are often hereditary and are mistaken as depression, anxiety or stress. Approximately 10 percent of Canadians are diagnosed with a thyroid condition, with women having higher risk than men. An explanation on the physiological processes involved in hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism is presented, along with their signs and symptoms.

The article focuses on high blood pressure in women. It highlights the reference to high blood pressure as "the silent killer" because of the absence of symptoms or signs. The optimal blood pressure reading is presented along with the significance of the systolic and diastolic. Statistics on its incidence in Canada are provided together with the instances when women are at risk for high blood pressure. White coat hypertension is explained including the factors leading to hypertension.

The article discusses the growing community of mom bloggers in Canada. Comprising about 1,000 to 1,500 influential digital moms, many mom bloggers are reportedly leveraging their relationship with brands to turn their personal blogging sites into successful online businesses. Companies like Ford, General Motors and McDonald's are some of the big firms that have aligned themselves with mom bloggers. An analysis of the partnership between mom bloggers and brands is also provided.

The article reports that some schools in Canada are rethinking what they assign to students. It considers the debate over the value of homework, and cites research from homework expert Harris Cooper which showed that students in older grades could benefit from homework. It references a Canadian study in 2007 which found that 28 percent of grade one students and more than 50 percent of grade two students are assigned more than 20 minutes of homework a day, creating stressed out children.

The article offers ideas for parents on customizing work arrangements in order to balance work and family. Writing a formal proposal to the manager is advised to explain how one intends to do his job, his views on flexible work hours. The possible role of colleagues in work arrangements is also discussed.

The article features Jennifer Broe, a Calgary, Canada mother who went from making baby food in her kitchen to managing a multi-million dollar international business. Baby Gourmet founder Broe said since most moms in her generation does not cook much, they are willing to pay for something good. On her business competing with big brands like Heinz and Gerber, she believes that the difference is the ingredients she uses as their products are more focused on taste and quality.