I wish I had done something sooner

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Halton Guest Blogger

Experts today agree that when a child has a delay in their development the sooner they can receive help the more likely their development will improve and the more likely they will feel good about themselves. This was a lesson I had to learn the hard way.

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The NDDS Study Needs You!

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Halton Guest Blogger

Do you want to make a difference not only in the healthy development your own child but the healthy development of all children? As great as the NDDS tool is, the good folks who developed the NDDS are trying to make it even better so that all children who would benefit from extra help with their development are identified as early as possible. Continue reading →

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Breastfeeding During Cold and Flu Season

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Halton Guest Blogger

Now that the flu season is in full swing, many of us are dealing with sore throats, sniffles and worse.  If you are a breastfeeding mom, and a “bug” has got you down, you may be wondering what you can do to help keep your baby from getting sick. Continue reading →

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How to Manage Holiday Stress

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Halton Guest Blogger

The holiday season (and holiday stress) is here. With all of the parties, social events, and family gatherings it can easily become an overwhelming time for all of us.  Some people find that Christmas is especially difficult due to change, loss, or uncertainty about the future. Knowing how to minimize stress can help make this holiday season more enjoyable. Continue reading →

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Winter Family Fun

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Halton Guest Blogger

The cold weather has arrived and it is at this time of year when you may want to curl up with a good book by the fire.  But anyone with kids knows that those quiet moments won’t last very long.   I always struggle with how to keep my children (as well as myself) active in the winter.  As a parent, we know that children benefit from being active every day, all year round, but sometimes it’s harder to think of things for them to do in the cold winter months.   Continue reading →

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