Category Archives: Babies

Autism spectrum disorder and wandering: A parent’s biggest worry

I recently had the privilege of speaking with Cindy, the mom of a four-year-old boy named Christopher.  Christopher has autism spectrum disorder.   I was listening to Cindy describe her daily routine and her story really opened my eyes to the … Continue reading

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Accidental poisoning – A parent’s worst nightmare

“It only took a split second.”  These were the words of a friend who shared with me a story that still haunts her today. Her 18-month-old daughter had accidentally taken her husband’s heart medication. Even though the pills were properly … Continue reading

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Accept unsolicited parenting advice with a smile

It’s summer and as the sun starts to peak out from the clouds; you suddenly realize you forgot your baby’s sun hat.  Trying out your new baby wrap seemed like a wonderful idea until the sun appeared.  To appease your soaring guilt, … Continue reading

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda and Measles

With all the snow outside, I find myself thinking back to my childhood and some of the ways I would keep myself busy if it was too cold to play outside. I remember reading the book Matilda and watching Charlie … Continue reading

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Finding friendship and support in a parenting program

When I became a mother for the first time, my extended family lived far away.  Their love and support was just a phone call away, but not around the corner.  To make things worse, my husband and I had recently … Continue reading

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