Category Archives: Parenting Your Baby

Suddenly…A Single Mom

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Halton Guest Blogger

I have been a single mom for 9 years now. Nine years of paying for the roof over our heads, the food in the fridge and the gas in the car, alone. Nine years of driving to gymnastics, dance camp, … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged children, divorce, marriage, Mental Health, parents, separation, Services, single dad, single mom, single parent, support | 7 Comments

I wish I had done something sooner

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Halton Guest Blogger

Experts today agree that when a child has a delay in their development the sooner they can receive help the more likely their development will improve and the more likely they will feel good about themselves. This was a lesson … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Children & Tweens with Special Needs, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Preparing for Kindergarten, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Toddlers & Preschoolers with Special Needs | Tagged ability, check list, child development, delay, delayed, development, growth, learn, Mental Health, NDDS, normal, Physical Health, school health, Services, special needs, speech therapy | 6 Comments

Breastfeeding During Cold and Flu Season

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Halton Guest Blogger

Now that the flu season is in full swing, many of us are dealing with sore throats, sniffles and worse. If you are a breastfeeding mom, and a “bug” has got you down, you may be wondering what you can … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Breastfeeding Your Baby, Breastfeeding Your Child, Keeping Your Baby Safe, Parenting Your Baby | Tagged breast milk, breastfeed, Breastfeeding Your Baby, cold, flu, flu shot, flu vaccine, influenza, influenza vaccine, newborn, Physical Health, Services, sick, vaccine | Leave a comment

How to Manage Holiday Stress

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Halton Guest Blogger

The holiday season (and holiday stress) is here. With all of the parties, social events, and family gatherings it can easily become an overwhelming time for all of us. Some people find that Christmas is especially difficult due to change, … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged children, Christmas, family, Hanukkah, health, holiday, holiday season, Mental Health, parties, party, Physical Health, routine, stress | Leave a comment

My Dream Life

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Halton Guest Blogger

Growing up, I always imagined my life as a parent being just like Samantha’s from Bewitched. (I know I am really dating myself here; many of you reading this probably don’t even know who I am talking about.) So let … Continue reading →