Category Archives: Preparing for Kindergarten

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 →

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 →

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We all know when it comes to your kid, no one compares!

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Paula D'Orazio

How many of us have come across parents who gloat about how their child is developing faster than everyone else’s? You know, the “my son walked at nine months,” and “my daughter was speaking in full sentences before she was … Continue reading →

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No nuts back to school… honestly, it’s life and death

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Paula D'Orazio

Food allergies. Unless you, your child, or someone else you love has them, perhaps you don’t think about them all that much. Or perhaps you do. With the first day of school fast-approaching, it’s time to start thinking about the … Continue reading →