Author Archives: Halton Guest Blogger

Don’t be ‘airy fairy’ when it comes to Air Quality – Be Air Aware!

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

Mornings are a crazy time in my house! As we all scramble to get ready for the day my two children often ask “mom, what is the weather going to be like today?” I quickly jump for the remote and … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Keeping Your Baby Safe, Keeping Your Child/Tween Safe, Keeping Your Teen Safe, Keeping Your Toddler & Preschooler Safe, Parenting, Pregnancy, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged air, air quality, air quality health index, asthma, climate, environment, heat advisory, heat alert, nature, Physical Health, school, school health, smog, Smog alert, special needs | 2 Comments

8 tips for gearing up for Summer Camps

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

Summer is here again, and for those of us who are not lucky enough to be off for nine weeks of summer, it may be time to prepare your children for some weeks of summer camp. Here are eight tips to help get your … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Children & Tweens with Special Needs, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween | Tagged activities, camp, camp routine, childcare, day programs, kids, prepare for camp, school, Services, special needs, summer, Summer camp | 3 Comments

Why is my school-aged child still wetting his bed?

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

It’s natural to feel worried, confused and a little frustrated when your child is past the preschool years and they are still wetting the bed. You’re likely wondering how to support each other during this challenging time.

Posted in Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Child/Tween | Tagged bed wetting, canadian pediatric society, child development, children, development, emotional health, emotional readiness, enuresis, families, national kidney foundation, Physical Health, potty training, school, school health, toilet learning, toilet training, wetting the bed | Leave a comment

Sports Nutrition

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

Does this conversation sound familiar to you? “But mom, why can’t we bring in freezies and chips for the end of the game, Sally’s parents did last week?”

Posted in Children & Tweens, Healthy Eating for Toddlers & Preschoolers, Healthy Eating for Your Child/Tween, Healthy Eating for your Teen, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged activities, Canada's Food Guide, Dietitians of Canada, Eat Right Ontario, Feeding Your Baby in the First Year, Food, health, healthy snacks, nutrition, Physical Health, school, school health, snacks, Sports | 3 Comments

Boys will be boys!

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

Note: Last week’s post focused on being a girl…if you missed it you can check it out here. “It’s a Boy!” I was in shock at that moment when I realized that the ultrasound technician had been wrong and our … Continue reading →