Category Archives: Parenting Your Baby
Water babies: Making your first trip to the pool a success
It brings a smile to my face whenever I hear the “motorboat, motorboat, go so fast” song, because it takes me right back to my years as a swim teacher. I have always loved watching the “water magic” happen between parent and babe. If you’ve had … Continue reading
A trip to the playground turned out to not be the “break” I was hoping for!
One day several years ago now, this frazzled mom headed to a local playground with my two-year-old and 3-month-old in tow to let my toddler burn off some energy. I was feeling like Zombie-Mom, existing on just a few hours of sleep most … Continue reading
The added value of subtracting a car from our life
Two years ago our little Civic sedan roared its engine for the last time. We decided not to replace it once we crunched the numbers. It costs about $10,000 to own and maintain a car per year and we could think … Continue reading
Why babies and toddlers should stay in a rear-facing car seat as long as possible
I remember a number of years ago (okay, full confession – about 18 years ago) when I couldn’t wait to move my baby out of her infant-only car seat and into her new forward-facing car seat. I was anxious to … Continue reading
Learning more than one language in the early years
Is it okay to speak my home language to my child? One of the most common questions I hear as a public health nurse who works with families of young children is if it’s ok to speak another language to your child. Parents often worry … Continue reading
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