Category Archives: Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler

Bullying in Preschool? Say it isn’t so!

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Paula D'Orazio

Kicked in the stomach, struck in the face, pushed to the ground, told she was ugly and stupid, excluded from play and threatened with worse if she tried to cry for help. Such was the life of my daughter – … Continue reading →

Posted in Keeping Your Toddler & Preschooler Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Preparing for Kindergarten, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Toddlers & Preschoolers with Special Needs | Tagged bully, Bullying, bullying parenting tips, early years behaviour, early years bullying, Mental Health, preschool aggression, understanding bullying, what parents can do | 1 Comment

Bullying Prevention. Parents “YOU” are vital!

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

As we enter bullying awareness and prevention week, you will probably hear your kids speak of activities, assemblies and announcements that are being done within their school. You’ll hear the “Ra Ra’s” of everyone standing up to bullying. However, once … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Children & Tweens with Special Needs, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Teen, Keeping Your Child/Tween Safe, Keeping Your Teen Safe, Keeping Your Toddler & Preschooler Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Preparing for Kindergarten, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Toddlers & Preschoolers with Special Needs | Tagged Bullying, bullying awareness, bullying awareness week, bullying in schools, bullying parenting tips, bullying prevention, give respect get respect, Mental Health, parents, relationships, Robert Bateman High School, school health, teens | 2 Comments

Making Math Fun for Young Children (and Parents Too!)

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Halton Guest Blogger

Parents often confide in me their anxiety about helping their children with math once they start school. Usually they are worried their own negative attitude and fear of math will be transferred to their children. I always reassure them that … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Preparing for Kindergarten, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged children, fun, hate math, how to make math fun, learn, math, math skills, parents, school, teach math | 1 Comment

“WHOOP! There it is!” Pertussis (whooping cough): Are your kids protected?

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Paula D'Orazio

Your kid’s not looking so good. You’ve noticed cold-like symptoms for a few weeks. Maybe he’s running a low grade fever – maybe not. You’ve not been too concerned till tonight. He’s never lost his breath or thrown up as … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Before Pregnancy, Children & Tweens, Keeping Your Baby Safe, Keeping Your Child/Tween Safe, Keeping Your Teen Safe, Keeping Your Toddler & Preschooler Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Pregnancy, Prenatal Health, Preparing for Kindergarten, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged booster, booster shot, cough, immunizations, immunize, pertussis, Physical Health, school, special needs, vaccinate, vaccinations, whooping cough | Leave a comment

Mirror mirror on the wall…

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Paula D'Orazio

Every name I got called. Every taunt, every mocking facial expression directed my way. Anyone who ever made a negative comment about my weight, height or appearance…I remember. Vividly. I’ve long pondered whether there was something emotionally wrong with me. … Continue reading →