Category Archives: Breastfeeding Your Baby

Breastfeeding a three-year old? TIME has got us talking.

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

Oh, the controversy the latest Time magazine cover photo has stirred up. People all over the world are in a tizzy tweeting and blogging their opinions to whomever will listen. The photo is definitely “in your face”, and it’s meant … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Breastfeeding Your Baby, Breastfeeding Your Child, Keeping Your Baby Safe, Keeping Your Toddler & Preschooler Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged breastfeeding toddler, Breastfeeding Your Baby, extended breastfeeding, extended nursing, magazine, nursing, time | 2 Comments

Teething

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Carolyn Wilkie, RN

It’s funny how certain memories in my life come flooding back when I hear other parents talk about the same situation that not all that long ago was my reality. I have two words for you…teething baby (dun, dun duhhh).

Posted in Babies, Breastfeeding Your Baby, Breastfeeding Your Child, Feeding Your Baby in the First Year, Keeping Your Baby Safe, Keeping Your Toddler & Preschooler Safe, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged baby teeth, Dental, Dental care, dental health, infants, medicine, Physical Health, rash on face, red gums, teeth, Teething, teething necklaces, teething rings, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Tooth | 6 Comments

My Unexpected Battle with Postpartum Depression

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

My pregnancy was amazing. Really amazing. Aside from the usual “morning sickness” during my first trimester, I actually couldn’t remember when I had felt better. I had lots of energy, my mood was exceptional, and I couldn’t wait to deliver … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Breastfeeding Your Baby, Depression & Anxiety After Birth, Depression & Anxiety During Pregnancy, Parenting Your Baby, Pregnancy | Tagged anxiety, baby, depression, Mental Health, newborn, postpartum, Postpartum Depression, PPD, PPD Support | 5 Comments

Travelling with kids doesn’t have to be a nightmare

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

Passports? check. Plane Tickets? check. Diaper Bag? Diaper Bag? My heart sank. As I stood toting my 1-year-old and 3-year-old, my face was hot with panic. How would I ever make it through a four hour plane ride with nothing? No … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Breastfeeding Your Baby, Breastfeeding Your Child, Children & Tweens, Keeping Your Baby Safe, Keeping Your Child/Tween Safe, Keeping Your Toddler & Preschooler Safe, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged baby, family, flying, immunization, kids, pack, plan, Services, shots, Travel, trip, vacation, vaccine, what to bring | Leave a comment

From Fertility Clinic to a Two-rrific Pregnancy!

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

This is the final post in a three-part series about the pregnancy, labour, birth and beyond. “Whoa…she’s HUGE!” is what I heard as I rounded the corner of a local Tim Horton’s shop. A small herd of teenagers were referring … Continue reading →