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Author Archives: Karen Hay, RN
How not to say the wrong thing
Last week I posted a blog about how to help and support a family facing illness. That blog focused on what you can do. Along with the challenges of not knowing what to do, you can face the challenge of not … Continue reading
Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Pregnancy, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tagged family, friend, help, illness, Mental Health, Physical Health, say, special needs, support
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Supporting a family who is facing illness
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008. Since then I have had 4 major surgeries and chemotherapy. I’ve had a lot of ups and downs and a lot of times I needed help, whether I liked it or not. … Continue reading
Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Pregnancy, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tagged cancer, family, friend, help, illness, Mental Health, parent, Physical Health, special needs, support
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Time Out or Time In – a temperamental question?
Time out or Time in? What is the best strategy? I wish there was an easy answer to tell you – but the fact is, it’s just not that simple. Many child behaviour experts promote one strategy over the other. … Continue reading
How am I ever going to tell my children I have Cancer?
I remember the day the surgeon definitively told me I had breast cancer like it was yesterday. It was a beautiful sunny June morning. The day was filled with excitement and anticipation. My husband and I were leaving on a trip … Continue reading
Posted in Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Teen, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tagged breast cancer, canadian cancer society, cancer, community, family, health, kids, mastectomy, motherhood, Physical Health, school, talking to your kids about cancer
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I’m scared – My baby is starting high school
Starting high school is stressful for both parents and teens: below is an honest look at how one mother is feeling. Also read our blog giving some ideas for how to support your teen. My baby girl is off to high school this … Continue reading