Category Archives: Parenting Your Baby

Parent self-care: The benefits of taking some “me time”

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Sarah Flynn RN

Five reasons you should eat an avocado a day! This headline appeared on my Facebook feed last week and got me thinking, not about avocados but my overall eating habits and self-care since I became a parent. What do I … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged eating right, feeling good, happiness, health, Mental Health, Physical Health, self-care, wellness | 2 Comments

6 easy ways to save money over the holidays and reduce stress

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Andrea Scott RN

I find it so easy to overspend for the holidays. At first it’s gift-shopping – the ads and the music and the general festiveness of it all really puts me in the mood to splurge on my family and friends. … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged Christmas, entertain for less, financial stress, gifts for kids, holiday season, holiday stress, Holidays, Mental Health, parents, preschoolers, save money, spending money | Leave a comment

A Bed and Bath Connection

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Sarah Flynn RN

With three children under the age of five, our pre-bed routine is busy to say the least. It always seems like a mad and noisy dash to get everyone washed, dressed and cuddled. To me it feels like I’m living the … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged developmental assets, family, Mental Health, preschooler, preschoolers, routine, tweens | Leave a comment

Should we routinely track our children’s development?

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Andrea Scott RN

My little guy is now almost 18 months old and we recently received our 18-month Well-Baby package in the mail from HaltonParents. I love it when my work helps me out in my home life! The package includes information about this important 18-month progress check … Continue reading →

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Playing with your new baby: no manual needed!

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Carolyn Wilkie, RN

It’s been a few weeks since your baby came home and your head is still buzzing from competing demands and new routines. Feed baby, eat, sleep, change a diaper, return a text, shower…you know how it goes! Life is busy, … Continue reading →