Author Archives: Tamara Kraszewski, RN

About Tamara Kraszewski, RN

I’m passionate about connecting with parents and supporting them in their parenting journey! My nursing career began with caring for infants at the Hospital for Sick Children followed by working as a Public Health Nurse supporting parents with children of all ages. I’m the mother of two grown boys and when not at work, I enjoy cycling, swimming and time with family.

5 great ways to enjoy winter with the family!

Posted on February 11, 2020 by Tamara Kraszewski, RN

I remember getting my kids bundled up for winter outdoor activities. What a process! First figuring out what activity to do and then telling myself – maybe more than my kids, that going out into the cold weather would be … Continue reading →

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Edible Cannabis: how to protect your kids from unintentional poisoning

Posted on October 17, 2019 by Tamara Kraszewski, RN

I’ll never forget the feeling of panic when I saw my 3 year-old holding a bottle of household cleaner. I left a cupboard door unlocked in the bathroom as I went to answer my phone. Fortunately, he only looked at … Continue reading →

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Your school age child is stealing: what can you do?

Posted on July 16, 2019 by Tamara Kraszewski, RN

Put your hand up if you remember stealing something when you were a kid. I bet there are lots of hands raised right now! It’s not unusual for kids to take something that doesn’t belong to them, without asking permission, … Continue reading →

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Things are going missing…how to teach your preschooler to be trustworthy.

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Tamara Kraszewski, RN

My friend had placed a box of chocolate bars for a fundraiser on her hall table. She was happy to see they were disappearing quickly and assumed her husband must have sold a bunch of them at work.

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5 essential tips for your child’s first dental visit

Posted on April 2, 2019 by Tamara Kraszewski, RN

When I took my son to the dentist for the first time, he was about three years old. It was a disaster! And this was a child who was normally happy, agreeable, social, and who listened to reason! He did … Continue reading →

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