Category Archives: Toddlers & Preschoolers

No nuts back to school… honestly, it’s life and death

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Paula D'Orazio

Food allergies. Unless you, your child, or someone else you love has them, perhaps you don’t think about them all that much. Or perhaps you do. With the first day of school fast-approaching, it’s time to start thinking about the … Continue reading →

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

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

Am I ready for another baby?

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Andrea Scott RN

When did you know you were ready to take the leap again? Ready to lose sleep, look shabby, shower only occasionally, leak all over the place, eat on someone else’s schedule, let the house get messy/filthy, put a brake on your … Continue reading →