Author Archives: Heather Van Laare RN

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About Heather Van Laare RN

I have been working as a nurse supporting parents, youth and children for the past 20 years. I love seeing parents encourage each other as they share their knowledge and experience. As a parent myself, I too have benefited from this collective wisdom. Looking forward to connecting with you!

When did the school washroom become the place to vape?

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Heather Van Laare RN

Did your high school have a smoking section? Mine did. We called it the smoke hole and it was located outside on school property, next to the cafeteria windows. Eventually, things changed. Smoking was banned from school property and rates … Continue reading →

Posted in Alcohol, Tobacco & Drugs, 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, Teens | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Breastfeeding and COVID-19 vaccination. Is it safe?

Posted on August 19, 2021 by Heather Van Laare RN

As a parent of a new baby, you likely have lots of questions and some extra ones because of the pandemic. We all want to do what’s best for our children to keep them healthy and safe. So you might … Continue reading →

Posted in Breastfeeding Your Baby, Breastfeeding Your Child, Feeding Your Baby in the First Year, Parenting, Pregnancy, Prenatal Health, Preparing to Breastfeed, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Toddlers & Preschoolers with Special Needs | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Can I have a playdate…I see them at school?

Posted on March 18, 2021 by Heather Van Laare RN

AH! Are we there yet?! It is so tempting to let down our guard with the return of in-person classes, stay-at-home orders being lifted, and the vaccine rollout underway, but we are not there yet. Insert Debbie Downer music. We … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Keeping Your Child/Tween Safe, Keeping Your Toddler & Preschooler Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Do I really need to start talking to my tweens about vaping?

Posted on December 18, 2019 by Heather Van Laare RN

Last updated: December 12, 2024 I feel like I’m in a golden age of parenting. My kids are in their tween years (defined as being between the ages of 8 to 12 years). The exhausting days of early parenting are … Continue reading →

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