Category Archives: Play, Growth & Development for Babies

What you need to know before your baby is born

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Andrea Scott RN

On the day of your baby’s birth, she will sleep a lot and won’t cry much. You and your partner will have lots of energy – even if birth was exhausting – thanks to a helpful burst of adrenaline. You … Continue reading →

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11 life hacks for taking care of yourself when you’ve got a baby

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Andrea Scott RN

May 2 was Maternal Mental Health Day! I like to think of it as a day for us mothers to think about ways we can promote our own mental well-being. And Mother’s Day is coming – a day to support and … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Babies with Special Needs, Breastfeeding Your Baby, Depression & Anxiety After Birth, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Pregnancy | Tagged baby, life hacks, life with a baby, maternal mental health, Mental Health, newborn, Physical Health, surviving, take care of self | 2 Comments

Invaluable support for parents of a premature baby

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Carolyn Wilkie, RN

When my nephew *Charlie arrived several weeks early, everyone was surprised and a little bit anxious. I vividly remember holding his tiny pink hand at the hospital. My sister was thrilled when they could finally bring him home. The support during … Continue reading →

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10 reflections on the first 20 years of being a parent

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Karen Hay, RN

I suddenly find myself in this strange phase of life where I am an empty-nester. It feels like I just blinked. One day I was changing diapers and wiping noses and the next I was moving my children out to … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Teen, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged growing up, leaving home, Lessons, moving out, parenting advice, preschoolers, Reflections, tweens, young adults | 7 Comments

How to search for child care for your baby

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Andrea Scott RN

Shortly after my first child was born, the very idea of going back to work left me with a sick feeling in my stomach. Sure, I loved my work, but how was I going to leave my baby? How was … Continue reading →