Category Archives: Play, Growth & Development for Babies

We are not a match

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Sarah Flynn RN

I am not sure what it was, but I knew the moment my second child was born that my parenting journey was going to be much different this time around. At first, I couldn’t pinpoint exactly why I felt … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged babies, child development, child temperament, connected parents, Mental Health, Physical Health, positive behaviour, positive parenting, preschoolers, school, strong willed child, teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers, tweens | 1 Comment

The Still Face Experiment: Never doubt how important you are as a parent

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Karen Hay, RN

Have you heard of the Still Face Experiment? It’s a must watch if you haven’t seen it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apzXGEbZht0 I have viewed this powerful video dozens of times in my career and it still impacts me every single time I see it. … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Depression & Anxiety After Birth, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged attachment parenting, brain development, Children's Mental Health, emotional health, me time, Parent self care, parent self love, parent stress, play builds brains, school, serve and return, Still Face Experiment | Leave a comment

Bumper Pads: A risk I’m not willing to take

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Carolyn Wilkie, RN

Today’s blog includes thoughts from a mama-to-be: The countdown is on, and the anticipation of welcoming my new little bundle occupies my every thought. The newborn sleepers are folded (so cute), diapers ready to go and my beautiful rocking chair is … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Keeping Your Baby Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Pregnancy | Tagged Bumper Pads, Bumper Pads in cribs, how to avoid SIDS, Physical Health, Safe sleep for babies, SIDS, SIDS and bumper pads | 1 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 →

Posted in Babies, Babies with Special Needs, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Preparing for Kindergarten, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Toddlers & Preschoolers with Special Needs | Tagged babies, children, development, developmental delay, developmental milestones, NDDS, Nipissing, Physical Health, preschoolers, track development | Leave a comment

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 →