Category Archives: Children & Tweens

Leaving Your Child Home Alone… Aaaaggghhhhh!

As a working mother of 2 young boys, I look forward to the day when my boys can safely rule the roost on their own (and for my older one to babysit his little brother – yahoo!). However, I worry… … Continue reading

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Kids swimming with Molluscum?

With summer here, families all across Halton are taking their children to local swimming pools and water parks where they can enjoy the cooling play and have some fun. What a great way to spend a summer day. Not to … Continue reading

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New vaccines will help protect babies in Ontario

My children are now grown up, but I vividly remember some of the times when they were ill and wished there had been some way to keep them from getting sick. One of my sons got rotavirus when he was … Continue reading

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Invest in your child – It’s your biggest rate of return

This is the fourth post in our series about child care. When I was as a young working mom of two children, I struggled with finding the time to play games with my kids.  I was busy caring for them and balancing … Continue reading

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My child has what? (fifth disease)

One day you may go to pick up your child from their school or daycare and see a sign that says, “A case of fifth disease was identified in this class.  Please see your teacher for further questions.”  Most likely … Continue reading

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