Category Archives: Parenting

Learning more than one language in the early years

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Karen Hay, RN

Is it okay to speak my home language to my child? One of the most common questions I hear as a public health nurse who works with families of young children is if it’s ok to speak another language to your child. Parents often worry … Continue reading →

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Introducing solid foods: Allergies/Safety myths vs. facts

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Carolyn Wilkie, RN

Recently, experts from Health Canada, the Canadian Paediatric Society, Dietitians of Canada, and the Breastfeeding Committee for Canada released new evidence-based guidelines about starting your baby on solids. A few weeks ago I blogged about “Introducing solids to your baby: myths vs. facts” … Continue reading →

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Great tips for reducing your child’s anxiety at the dentist

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Karen Hay, RN

So your child had their first dental visit and things went well…yay! Or maybe things didn’t go that well and now it’s time for their next appointment. Whether it’s for a routine check-up, cleaning or a filling, a visit to the … Continue reading →

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The HPV vaccine and boys

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

My 13 year old son recently had his yearly routine physical. Now that he’s in grade 8, I was asked to remain in the waiting area (yet another sign that he’s growing up!). The doctor still invited me in afterwards … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Keeping Your Child/Tween Safe, Keeping Your Teen Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Teens | Tagged boys, cancer, HPV, HPV vaccine, immunization, Physical Health, prevention, safe, Services, vaccines | 3 Comments

Introducing solids to your baby: myths vs. facts

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Carolyn Wilkie, RN

Looking back, I remember feeling so excited about introducing complementary solid foods to my babies. For me, it represented a celebration of growth, a time of bonding, and messy adventures! How I miss those picture-perfect moments of upside down spaghetti … Continue reading →