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Category Archives: Play, Growth & Development
So much to do at the library with your baby
If your baby is fussing and you need a break, maybe it’s time to head to the library! Are you surprised? Libraries are not what they used to be. Erase any mental images of furrowed brows and steel-like stares; things … Continue reading
Posted in Babies, Breastfeeding Your Baby, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tagged babies and reading, library cards and kids, library programs in Burlington Ontario, local library perks, preschoolers, reading to baby, Services, visiting the library with baby
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When one child says ‘Yes’ and the other says ‘No’!
Several years back hubby and I lovingly nicknamed our young boys ‘Pig Will’ and ‘Pig Won’t’ (thank you, Richard Scarry). It seemed if one child was game to do something, the other was definitely against it, ughh! At the time, … Continue reading
Posted in Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Preparing for Kindergarten, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tagged challenging personality, disposition, intensity level, passionate child, personal style, personality, preschoolers, sensitive child, shy child, slow to warm child, spirited child, temperament
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How to make the dental chair fun!
Being a parent, I’m so relieved my children have had such positive experiences going to dental appointments. The kind smiling faces of the staff make them feel right at home. I have never said to them that this is the … Continue reading
Posted in Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Keeping Your Child/Tween Safe, Keeping Your Toddler & Preschooler Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tagged brushing, Dental, dentist, flossing, oral health, teeth, tweens
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Positive parenting. Is it worth it?
I am officially the mother of a 16 year old! How on earth did that happen? How is it that I am the mother of teenage kids! I never imagined I would be that old or that I would be … Continue reading
Posted in Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Teen, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tagged assertive discipline, assets, emotions, father, Mental Health, mother, positive parenting, preschoolers, problem solving, self-esteem, stress, teens, tweens
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New to Canada? How to embrace winter!
When my parents told me we were moving to Canada, I remember being so excited to see snow for the first time. I couldn’t wait to make a snowman like the ones I had seen in the movies. You can … Continue reading
Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Teen, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tagged active play, activities, Canada, children, families, family, family time, Halton, halton region, newcomer, outdoor, outdoor activities, physical activity, Physical Health, play, preschooler, toddler, winter, winter activities
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