Category Archives: Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler

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 →

Posted in Babies, Before Pregnancy, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Pregnancy, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged another baby, get pregnant, Mental Health, next baby, Physical Health, planning, preconception, preconception health, ready for baby, trying to conceive, TTC | Leave a comment

Don’t flush ’em!

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Paula D'Orazio

Pop quiz! Books closed! Grab your pencils. Okay, “What do poop, pee, throw-up and toilet paper have in common?” Hold your answers for a second… Now, “What’s the common link between tampons, condoms, paper towels and baby wipes?” <I can … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged baby wipes, don't flush, flush, flushable, flushable wipes, plumbing, special needs, toilet, toilet paper | 1 Comment

Surviving the Cottage with a Baby

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Andrea Scott RN

My husband just cannot get excited about sleeping outside and so instead of camping, our yearly summer tradition is “cottaging.” The cottage itself is never anything fancy. It just needs to have beds indoors, a working shower/washroom, a barbeque, nearby … Continue reading →