Category Archives: Play, Growth & Development for Babies

Edible Cannabis: how to protect your kids from unintentional poisoning

Posted on October 17, 2019 by Tamara Kraszewski, RN

I’ll never forget the feeling of panic when I saw my 3 year-old holding a bottle of household cleaner. I left a cupboard door unlocked in the bathroom as I went to answer my phone. Fortunately, he only looked at … Continue reading →

5 essential tips for your child’s first dental visit

Posted on April 2, 2019 by Tamara Kraszewski, RN

When I took my son to the dentist for the first time, he was about three years old. It was a disaster! And this was a child who was normally happy, agreeable, social, and who listened to reason! He did … Continue reading →

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How to be your child’s best advocate

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Tamara Kraszewski, RN

You think your child is unwell or may have a developmental delay, or a learning disability – but you’re having difficulty navigating the system to get a diagnosis and a plan. You’re feeling frustrated, worried and scared.

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How to build a secure attachment with your baby

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Tamara Kraszewski, RN

I remember being struck by how my son, David, looked at me – really looked at me. He took in my facial expressions, my words, the tunes I sang, and responded with his own changes in facial expression, babbling and … Continue reading →

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So much to do at the library with your baby

Posted on November 9, 2017 by Carolyn Wilkie, RN

If your baby is fussing and you need a break, maybe it’s time to head to the library! Are you surprised? Libraries are not what they used to be. Erase any mental images of furrowed brows and steel-like stares; things … Continue reading →