Category Archives: Play, Growth & Development for Babies

Staying safe and staying healthy at the splash pad

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Karen Hay, RN

In my opinion, nothing beats a splash pad for free neighbourhood summer fun! I especially love how kids, families, friends and neighbours of all ages come together to play and enjoy the cooling water jets and wafting mist. My girls really loved going to the splash pad, … Continue reading →

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Discover Halton this summer: tons of family fun to be found here!

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Carolyn Wilkie, RN

The Summer 2015 edition of MoneySense magazine listed Halton Hills, Burlington and Oakville in their Top 25 Best Places to live in Canada. I feel so fortunate to live and work in such a great region! Whether you live, work or just come to here to … Continue reading →

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Burns: Painful and Preventable

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Karen Hay, RN

Before shifting my focus to becoming a Public Health Nurse, I had the privilege of working as a pediatric nurse in children’s hospitals in Toronto and London, Ontario. What I enjoyed most about working in a hospital setting was being in the children’s … Continue reading →

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Water babies: Making your first trip to the pool a success

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Carolyn Wilkie, RN

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 →

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A trip to the playground turned out to not be the “break” I was hoping for!

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Karen Hay, RN

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 →