Author Archives: Paula D'Orazio

Ready, Set, GO!…to Kindergarten that is!

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Paula D'Orazio

The “transition to kindergarten” – three little words, but they mean A LOT! Trust me. Been there; done that. Bought the t-shirt (literally)! The transition to kindergarten is a very exciting and eventful time for any family and is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Parenting, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Preparing for Kindergarten, Toddlers & Preschoolers with Special Needs | Tagged attachment and starting school, Full day kindergarten, JK, Play-based learning, Preparing for Kindergarten, ready for kindergarten, school, SK, special needs, starting school, Transition to kindergarten, Transition to school | 2 Comments

Don’t flush ’em!

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Paula D'Orazio

Pop quiz! Books closed! Grab your pencils. Okay, “What do poop, pee, throw-up and toilet paper have in common?” Hold your answers for a second… Now, “What’s the common link between tampons, condoms, paper towels and baby wipes?” <I can … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged baby wipes, don't flush, flush, flushable, flushable wipes, plumbing, special needs, toilet, toilet paper | 1 Comment

There is no such thing as a bad kid

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Paula D'Orazio

“If only people would understand and not judge us, our parenting or our child…and not desert us.” I know a young boy with an infectious laugh, a wicked sense of humour and an uncanny ability to dismantle and … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Children & Tweens with Special Needs, 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, Teens, Teens With Special Needs | Tagged Bullying, Children's Mental Health, conduct disorder, Coping, friendship, grandparents, Mental Health, ODD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, school, school health, special needs, understanding | 4 Comments

Is there really anything wrong with this generation of kids?

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Paula D'Orazio

There we were, sweltering in an excruciatingly humid auditorium in a tiny church in our small town on the hottest evening of the year. The room was packed with the parents, siblings, grandparents, friends and neighbours of the brave little … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween | Tagged commitment, competition, fear, Generation, Glee, kids, Mental Health, panic, recital, school, singing, solo, support, temperament, youth | 3 Comments

Hey, that’s WATER! You can’t waste that stuff!!

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Paula D'Orazio

“Ummm…whaT (emphasis on the “T”) do you think you’re doing?” My pint-sized son stands before me, hands on hips with full-on attitude (or “chude” as we call it in our house), furrowed brow and look of utter indignation. I follow his … Continue reading →