Category Archives: Babies with Special Needs

How to get the info you need, when you need it

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Andrea Scott RN

Don’t miss another email! HaltonParents’ eBulletins are delivered to your inbox as baby grows. They keep you up-to-date on what you need to know and what you’ve been wondering about with your baby or toddler. I’ve been getting these emails for my … Continue reading →

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11 life hacks for taking care of yourself when you’ve got a baby

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Andrea Scott RN

May 2 was Maternal Mental Health Day! I like to think of it as a day for us mothers to think about ways we can promote our own mental well-being. And Mother’s Day is coming – a day to support and … Continue reading →

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Invaluable support for parents of a premature baby

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Carolyn Wilkie, RN

When my nephew *Charlie arrived several weeks early, everyone was surprised and a little bit anxious.  I vividly remember holding his tiny pink hand at the hospital.  My sister was thrilled when they could finally bring him home.  The support during … Continue reading →

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How to search for child care for your baby

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Andrea Scott RN

Shortly after my first child was born, the very idea of going back to work left me with a sick feeling in my stomach. Sure, I loved my work, but how was I going to leave my baby? How was … Continue reading →

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How to talk about disabilities with kids

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Andrea Scott RN

Just before turning one, I lost my hearing and don’t remember being any other way. My life (to me, anyway) is normal. There are plenty of modifications that I need and use. I wear a hearing aid in one ear … Continue reading →

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