Author Archives: Halton Guest Blogger

Will my kids eat healthy at university or college?

It seems like yesterday when I was leaving home for university. I was so excited to be free from rules and parents – and be in charge of my own life.  The thought of a meal plan while I was … Continue reading

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“Brushing my kid’s teeth could be an Olympic sport!”

“My children do not want to brush their teeth,” “My child will not sit still for me to brush,” “My preschooler wants to brush his own teeth but doesn’t do a good job.” Can you relate? Many of the parents … Continue reading

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Baby’s First Push-Up: In Praise of Tummy Time

CONGRATULATIONS! You made it through pregnancy, labour and birth (maybe barely!) and have been rewarded with a beautiful baby…a baby who is depending on you to give them a good head start in life.   No pressure!  Here is one relatively … Continue reading

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How to talk to your teens about Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

“Wow! He’s taller than you!” Recently, I have heard this so often about my 12 year-old son.  Yes, he is shooting past me in height. My little baby is now a pre-teen!  I feel the same as any parent: he … Continue reading

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“You’re amazing, just the way you are!”

“My child does this so well!”  “He is so clever, just the other day I watched him….!”  How many times have you said something similar about your little one to a friend? I wonder how many times we actually tell … Continue reading

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