Category Archives: Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler

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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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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Autism spectrum disorder and wandering: A parent’s biggest worry

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Karen Hay, RN

I recently had the privilege of speaking with Cindy, the mom of a four-year-old boy named Christopher. Christopher has autism spectrum disorder. I was listening to Cindy describe her daily routine and her story really opened my eyes to the … Continue reading →

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Accidental poisoning – A parent’s worst nightmare

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Maureen Harris, RN

“It only took a split second.” These were the words of a friend who shared with me a story that still haunts her today. Her 18-month-old daughter had accidentally taken her husband’s heart medication. Even though the pills were properly … Continue reading →

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda and Measles

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Dr. Hamidah Meghani

With all the snow outside, I find myself thinking back to my childhood and some of the ways I would keep myself busy if it was too cold to play outside. I remember reading the book Matilda and watching Charlie … Continue reading →