Category Archives: Babies

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 →

Posted in Babies, Babies with Special Needs, Parenting, Play, Growth & Development for Babies | Tagged birth risk factors, community supports for babies at risk, development of premature babies, developmental consults, devleopment in the first year of life, growth and devlopment, infant child development program, milestones for babies, neonatal support, premature baby, premature pathway, support for parents of a premmie | Leave a comment

10 reflections on the first 20 years of being a parent

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Karen Hay, RN

I suddenly find myself in this strange phase of life where I am an empty-nester. It feels like I just blinked. One day I was changing diapers and wiping noses and the next I was moving my children out to … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Teen, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged growing up, leaving home, Lessons, moving out, parenting advice, preschoolers, Reflections, tweens, young adults | 7 Comments

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 →

Posted in Babies, Babies with Special Needs, Keeping Your Baby Safe, Keeping Your Toddler & Preschooler Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Toddlers & Preschoolers with Special Needs | Tagged baby, child care, child care subsidy, childcare, daycare, going back to work, how to search, infant, Physical Health, Safety, Services, toddler, what to look for | 3 Comments

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 →

Posted in Babies with Special Needs, Children & Tweens, Children & Tweens with Special Needs, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Teens With Special Needs, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Toddlers & Preschoolers with Special Needs | Tagged ability, ask questions, differing abilities, disabilities, disability, grandparents, hard of hearing, hearing loss, how to talk to kids, inclusion, Physical Health, preschoolers, school, special needs | 4 Comments

6 reasons why breastfeeding a toddler is pretty awesome

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Andrea Scott RN

I got all warm and fuzzy inside when I read about Sophie Grégoire Trudeau running late for an interview because she was nursing her two-year-old. I know not everyone gets to have the opportunity to nurse their toddler, but if … Continue reading →