Category Archives: Parenting

Letter to parents about vaccinations and Halton’s measles outbreak

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Andrea Scott RN

Dear Parent or Caregiver, As I write this there have been six reported cases of measles in Halton Region. These six people, in the time they were infected to before they realized they had measles, have also been in contact with hundreds of other … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Keeping Your Baby Safe, Keeping Your Child/Tween Safe, Keeping Your Teen Safe, Keeping Your Toddler & Preschooler Safe, Parenting, Pregnancy, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged autism, Halton, immunization, immunize, measles, MMR, outbreak, parent, Physical Health, Services, vaccinate, vaccinations, vaccine, vaccine facts, vaccine myths, Wakefield | 9 Comments

Oh what a night: The power of friendship

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Paula D'Orazio

And now the conclusion to the story I posted on July 2 about the most strikingly meaningful night in recent family history. Last we left our struggling songstress… “The intermission ended and the house lights dimmed – a single spotlight illuminated … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween | Tagged best friends, BFF, childhood friendships, friends, friendship, kindness, Mental Health, school, special needs, support, the power of friendship | 1 Comment

Toddlers, Transitions and Tantrums

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Andrea Scott RN

A few months ago, I felt like I lost my grip on this mommy thing. Only now am I ready to share. It was about my daughter’s transition to child care: the most challenging mommy experience I’ve had to date. … Continue reading →

Posted in Parenting, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged behaviour, change, child care, communicate, communication, day care, express feelings, Mental Health, special needs, tantrums, Temper tantrum, transition | 3 Comments

Ready, Set, GO!…to Kindergarten that is!

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Paula D'Orazio

The “transition to kindergarten” – three little words, but they mean A LOT! Trust me. Been there; done that. Bought the t-shirt (literally)! The transition to kindergarten is a very exciting and eventful time for any family and is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Parenting, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Preparing for Kindergarten, Toddlers & Preschoolers with Special Needs | Tagged attachment and starting school, Full day kindergarten, JK, Play-based learning, Preparing for Kindergarten, ready for kindergarten, school, SK, special needs, starting school, Transition to kindergarten, Transition to school | 2 Comments

Why you’re STILL talking about sleep when you have teens…

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

As I read my colleague, Andrea’s, recent post Is she sleeping through the night yet?, I chuckled to myself because, guess what? I’m still talking about sleep now that my babies are teens! They stay up late & sleep late…very LATE on … Continue reading →