Category Archives: Children & Tweens

When one child says ‘Yes’ and the other says ‘No’!

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Carolyn Wilkie, RN

Several years back hubby and I lovingly nicknamed our young boys ‘Pig Will’ and ‘Pig Won’t’ (thank you, Richard Scarry). It seemed if one child was game to do something, the other was definitely against it, ughh! At the time, … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Preparing for Kindergarten, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged challenging personality, disposition, intensity level, passionate child, personal style, personality, preschoolers, sensitive child, shy child, slow to warm child, spirited child, temperament | 1 Comment

How to increase your kids’ intake of fruits and vegetables with minimal effort

Posted on August 24, 2017 by Andrea Scott RN

It was one of those busy days when breakfast was cold cereal and dinner was soup with grilled cheese. My daughter had refused the soup, and her lunch bag showed her container of fruit and veggies were untouched. Unless you … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Healthy Eating for Toddlers & Preschoolers, Healthy Eating for Your Child/Tween, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged fruit, healthy, how to get kids to eat, Physical Health, vegetables, veggies | Leave a comment

Help my little one is sick! Do I need to call the doctor?

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Tara Johnston RN

It can be tricky at times to know what was going on with our baby or toddler when they are not feeling well. When my kids were little, it felt like a mystery to me. Were they teething? Was it … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Babies with Special Needs, Children & Tweens, Children & Tweens with Special Needs, Keeping Your Baby Safe, Keeping Your Child/Tween Safe, Keeping Your Toddler & Preschooler Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Toddlers & Preschoolers with Special Needs | Tagged call doctor, fever, grandparents, Physical Health, preschoolers, sick baby, sick toddler, what to do | 2 Comments

Through loss we grow

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Nicole O'Donnell, RN

My father-in-law recently died. His diagnosis 4 years ago had hit me like a punch to the stomach. At that moment my mind jumped immediately to the end of his life and inside I panicked. My very happy childhood had … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Teen, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Teens | Tagged death, death in the family, emotional health, families, family, grief, Mental Health, prepare, stress, support, teens | Leave a comment

Granola bars more than a dressed up cookie?

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Carolyn Wilkie, RN

There are many appealing things about store-bought granola bars; they’re convenient, portable, kid friendly and don’t require refrigeration. Perfect to compliment the lunch bag void, and for those grab-and-go moments. Sold, too easy right? But darn, sometimes “too easy” is … Continue reading →