Category Archives: Preparing for Kindergarten
Scratching the surface: What you need to know about head lice
We haven’t had to deal with head lice in our house… yet. With my oldest now in JK, I feel like it’s inevitable. My friends with older children all have head lice horror stories, and when I ask them about … Continue reading
Should we routinely track our children’s development?
My little guy is now almost 18 months old and we recently received our 18-month Well-Baby package in the mail from HaltonParents. I love it when my work helps me out in my home life! The package includes information about this important 18-month progress check … Continue reading
“You hurt my feelings!!!” – Helping kids manage big emotions
Last updated: January 6, 2025 Several years ago now, I was like most parents in the thick of parenting young children: sleep deprived, exhausted, focused on completing the daily tasks and frequently feeling overwhelmed. During those years I was just in … Continue reading
Immunize and Report it!
Did you know you need to report your child’s immunizations to the Health Department? I didn’t (and I’m a nurse – hopefully that makes you feel a little better)! Before I started working at the Health Department I just followed … Continue reading
Kids making school lunches! “Gasp” Does it really happen? Learn 5 Tips to get them started.
Do kids actually make their own lunches? I’ve heard of this, but does it really happen? I was chatting with my friend Cheryl who was adamant that her kids make their own lunches because this is what she did when … Continue reading
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