Category Archives: Parenting

How puppy classes prepared me for parenting

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Karen Hay, RN

I always joke (tongue-in-cheek) that “everything I needed to know about parenting I learned at puppy class”. That might sound a bit funny to you. And I in no way want to imply that the complexity of caring for and … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Keeping Your Child/Tween Safe, Keeping Your Toddler & Preschooler Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged dog, dog training, family pet, parenting classes, parenting support, preschoolers, puppy classes | 2 Comments

Is your child ready for a smart phone?

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

How do you know when it’s the right time for your child to have a smart phone? I just don’t know if he’s ready, but he says “everyone has one!” Does this sound familiar? Start by considering your own family’s circumstances. Phone … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Teen, Keeping Your Child/Tween Safe, Keeping Your Teen Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Teens | Tagged Bullying, cell phones, cyberbullying, kids, loss of phone, Mental Health, Physical Health, responsibility, smart phones, teens, tweens, when to get a phone | 1 Comment

Countdown to calm: How to ease transitions for toddlers

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Maureen Harris, RN

As a parent, you’ve likely received a lot of child-rearing advice – most of it unsolicited. While I usually take tips from strangers with a grain of salt, there’s one nugget I think of as the best piece of parenting advice I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Parenting, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged calming techniques, counting down, leaving the park, parenting advice, preschool behaviour, preschoolers, tantrums, temperament, Toddlers & Preschoolers, transitions | 4 Comments

Why you can’t miss Canada Day here in Halton region

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Carolyn Wilkie, RN

For me, there’s nothing quite like kicking off the summer with family and friends on Canada Day. Across Halton, Canada Day celebrations are in full swing from morning till night. There is something for everyone, from parades to duck races, bouncy … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Parenting, Pregnancy, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged canada day, canada day 2016 halton region, canada day celebrations, canada day fireworks halton, canada day in Halton region, fireworks halton region, Halton, things to do in Halton for Canada day | Leave a comment

Why I hire a teen to babysit my kids

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Andrea Scott RN

Have you ever hired a babysitter to watch your kids? I have a few times and it’s been great. I am lucky to have family nearby who babysit my kids, but we find ourselves saving these asks for when we’ve … Continue reading →