Category Archives: Parenting

Car seat shopping tips new parents need to know

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Carolyn Wilkie, RN

It’s the night before your big purchase. How exciting! A brand new car seat for your baby-to-be! Before you start matching the seat’s fabric colour to your car’s interior, remember: Car seats are one of the most important pieces of safety … Continue reading →

Posted in Keeping Your Baby Safe, Parenting, Pregnancy, Prenatal Health | Tagged baby car seat, car seat safety, car seat shopping, car seat tips, how to install a car seat, infant car seat, new car seats, rear-facing car seats, what to look for in car seats | Leave a comment

Top 5 Secrets to Parenting Bliss

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Paula D'Orazio

Got your attention, huh? LOL 🙂 Ahhhh – the ever elusive blissful parenting experience. After almost 20 years of nursing, over a decade as a parent and the better part of that decade devoted to parenting and related care and … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged benefits of play, family play time, family time, grandparents, happy child, happy parent, Mental Health, parenting bliss, play is important, Play together, play with your kids, special needs, the importance of play | 4 Comments

Eating Disorders: It starts earlier than you think. Learn 10 simple tips to promote a healthy body image.

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

To help raise awareness I want to start talking about eating disorders. Did you know that most kids who develop an eating disorder do so between the ages of 11-14? Although it can start as early as age 5! Five! … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Teen, Healthy Eating for Your Child/Tween, Healthy Eating for your Teen, Keeping Your Child/Tween Safe, Keeping Your Teen Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Teen Brain, Teens | Tagged anorexia, body image, bulemia, Bullying, children, eating disorders, family, Feeding Your Baby in the First Year, healthy, healthy body image, Mental Health, parents, physical activity, Physical Health, prevetion, school health, tips | 3 Comments

Family Matters: Relationships are key!

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

Family matters. It’s simple, the key is to develop a positive relationship with your children. Start early, this will BE one of their greatest protective factors in life. There are no secret ingredients, no gimmicks, no quick fixes. It’s about … 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 developmental assets, family assets, kids, Mental Health, nurturing relationship, positive relationship, protective factors, relationship, school | 6 Comments

Radon: Be aware of the dangers in your home

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Carolyn Wilkie, RN

January has arrived! At this time of year, many of us are motivated to make positive changes for our families, improve our health and get off to a fresh start. In my home, there has been more activity in the … Continue reading →