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! :)

2013/2014 Flu Shot Review: Two Thumbs Up

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Andrea Scott RN

This month Halton Region launched the 2013/2014 influenza vaccine. I got to be one of the first to experience the new 2013 flu shot – one of the perks of being a nurse who may come into contact with vulnerable … Continue reading →

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World Breastfeeding Week: My daughter was tongue tied

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Andrea Scott RN

This week Halton Region celebrates World Breastfeeding Week. The theme this year is “Breastfeeding Support: Close to Mothers.” This is the second of two posts about how support with breastfeeding was key for my breastfeeding success. Without asking for help … Continue reading →

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It takes support to breastfeed

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Andrea Scott RN

This week Halton Region celebrates World Breastfeeding Week. The theme this year is “Breastfeeding Support: Close to Mothers.” This is one of two posts about how support with breastfeeding was key for my breastfeeding success. When I was pregnant with … Continue reading →

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Being heard through a touch screen

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Andrea Scott RN

A couple months ago I wrote a blog post about babies and toddlers playing with touch screens and suggested that we as parents should consider limiting our kids’ overall screen time. For one thing, it certainly seems that the various … Continue reading →

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Letter to parents about vaccinations and Halton’s measles outbreak

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Andrea Scott RN

Dear Parent or Caregiver, As I write this there have been six reported cases of measles in Halton Region. These six people, in the time they were infected to before they realized they had measles, have also been in contact with hundreds of other … Continue reading →

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