Category Archives: Babies

Biting Part 2: How to manage it in the moment

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Karen Hay, RN

Earlier this week I was writing about why toddlers bite and I shared some tips you can use to help your child express their feelings in a more appropriate way. To recap… tips include you being a: Detective – discover the triggers to … Continue reading →

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Biting Part 1: Teaching your children to express emotions in non-hurtful ways

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Karen Hay, RN

Well, I must confess I am a HUGE Modern Family fan!! This show has me laughing and crying all in the span of 30 minutes. I can relate to it every week. Sometimes I feel like they have hidden cameras … Continue reading →

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Are you contributing to mealtime mania?

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Maureen Harris, RN

I recently delivered a presentation to a group of parents with young children on ‘mealtime mania’–the name says it all. Parents were worried that their toddlers were not eating enough, were refusing to try new foods, or were a picky eater. … Continue reading →

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Car seat shopping tips new parents need to know

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Carolyn Wilkie, RN

It’s the night before your big purchase. How exciting! A brand new car seat for your baby-to-be! Before you start matching the seat’s fabric colour to your car’s interior, remember: Car seats are one of the most important pieces of safety … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Secrets to Parenting Bliss

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Paula D'Orazio

Got your attention, huh? LOL 🙂 Ahhhh – the ever elusive blissful parenting experience. After almost 20 years of nursing, over a decade as a parent and the better part of that decade devoted to parenting and related care and … Continue reading →