Category Archives: Parenting

Considering the collapse of parenting: Are we really parenting?

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Andrea Scott RN

At the moment there’s a huge debate swirling about the so-called collapse of parenting. My colleague did a great job summing up what most parenting experts do agree on, part of which is strengthening the parent-child relationship. But what does that … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged collapse of parenting, crying, how to be a better parent, how to parent, parenting is hard, preschoolers, pressure, stress, tantrums | 1 Comment

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

Why your circle of support is so important after baby

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Carolyn Wilkie, RN

As a nurse I’ve had the privilege of working with new parents in the early days after their child is born. I often get to hear stories about their birth experiences: the beautiful, upsetting, and the “not what I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Babies with Special Needs, Before Pregnancy, Breastfeeding Your Baby, Depression & Anxiety After Birth, Depression & Anxiety During Pregnancy, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Pregnancy, Prenatal Health, Preparing to Breastfeed | Tagged Birth plan, circle of support, community supports, doula, midwife, new parents, public health nurse, support for new parents, support people during birth | 5 Comments

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. I have viewed this powerful video dozens of times in my career and it still impacts me every single time I see it. The … 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

Conquering the most challenging time of day

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Andrea Scott RN

What’s the most challenging time of your day? A few months back our Facebook page put this question out there and many of you said you struggle most during that stretch between when you get home from work until the time dinner … Continue reading →