Author Archives: Andrea Scott RN

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About Andrea Scott RN

I’m a public health nurse with the HaltonParents team – you'll find me on Facebook, Twitter and on this blog, writing about all things parenting. I’ve been working for the Halton Region Health Department since 2006 and my focus has been on supporting parents with babies and little kids. I have two little ones myself, “Pumpkin” and “Monkey” who give me plenty to write about! :)

Our REAL parenting wishes for you over the holidays…

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Andrea Scott RN

…from HaltonParents 🙂

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Why car seats, snowsuits, bulky jackets and bunting bags DON’T MIX!

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Andrea Scott RN

You know that scene from the movie “A Christmas Story,” the one where Randy’s mom bundles him up in his snowsuit, and he says “I can’t put my arms down!” Here is the scene, posted on YouTube by apuleuis: To … Continue reading →

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The REAL Postpartum Body

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Andrea Scott RN

When I first became a mom, I was floored by the competitions, comparisons, and expectations that we will all be amazing, perfect mothers and wives. Any time I did something that made it appear I was somehow balancing it all … Continue reading →

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Starting Solids – How much should my baby eat?

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Andrea Scott RN

I found my inner-parenting zen when I started feeding my daughter solids. Believe me, I do not get to experience this feeling often. When we first started to feed her solids, my daughter ate very little if at all. She … Continue reading →

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“Sacrifices” during Pregnancy – totally worth it

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Andrea Scott RN

There’s a lot of chatter lately about the sacrifices one is expected to make during pregnancy. The controversy stems from the new book, “Expecting Better: Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom Is Wrong-and What You Really Need to Know” by Emily Oster. … Continue reading →

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