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Invaluable support for parents of a premature baby

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Carolyn Wilkie, RN

When my nephew *Charlie arrived several weeks early, everyone was surprised and a little bit anxious. I vividly remember holding his tiny pink hand at the hospital. My sister was thrilled when they could finally bring him home. The support during *Charlie’s hospital stay was amazing and eased any immediate concerns they had.

Once they got home, questions about *Charlie’s growth and development started nagging my sister. Would he catch up to the other full-term babies his age? When would this happen? Would major milestones like eating, walking and talking be delayed? Where could they get support? Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Babies with Special Needs, Parenting, Play, Growth & Development for Babies | Tagged birth risk factors, community supports for babies at risk, development of premature babies, developmental consults, devleopment in the first year of life, growth and devlopment, infant child development program, milestones for babies, neonatal support, premature baby, premature pathway, support for parents of a premmie | Leave a comment

What you need to know about hepatitis A and the frozen fruit product recall on April 18

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Andrea Scott RN

As you might have heard by now, there has been an increase in the number of hepatitis A cases in Ontario. Public health agencies have linked these cases of hepatitis A to Nature’s Touch Organic Berry Cherry Blend sold by Costco (see photo below). Continue reading →

Tagged costco, frozen berries, Halton, hepatitis A, Nature's Touch Organic Berry Cherry Blend, Physical Health, recall | 2 Comments

10 reflections on the first 20 years of being a parent

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Karen Hay, RN

I suddenly find myself in this strange phase of life where I am an empty-nester. It feels like I just blinked. One day I was changing diapers and wiping noses and the next I was moving my children out to live on their own. I am at a real loss to explain how time moved so fast.

About eight months have gone by with both of my girls living away from home and that has given me some time to reflect on my parenting journey. Looking back there are times I’m really proud of how I parented my daughters and there are moments when I’d really like to have a “do-over”. 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, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged growing up, leaving home, Lessons, moving out, parenting advice, preschoolers, Reflections, tweens, young adults | 7 Comments

How to search for child care for your baby

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Andrea Scott RN

Shortly after my first child was born, the very idea of going back to work left me with a sick feeling in my stomach. Sure, I loved my work, but how was I going to leave my baby? How was she going to manage without me? How could I possibly trust someone else to care for her like I did, to be sure she was safe and loved? Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Babies with Special Needs, Keeping Your Baby Safe, Keeping Your Toddler & Preschooler Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Toddlers & Preschoolers with Special Needs | Tagged baby, child care, child care subsidy, childcare, daycare, going back to work, how to search, infant, Physical Health, Safety, Services, toddler, what to look for | 3 Comments

Help your teens eliminate stress

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Sarah Flynn RN

Have you heard the song Stressed Out by 21 Pilots? If not, take a listen. I changed the radio station for about a week before I listened, but when I did the lyrics hit me and immediately made me think about teenagers today. It made me sad to think that so many adolescents face the pressures and stresses talked about in this song.

”Used to play pretend give each other different names…used to dream of outer space but now they’re laughing at our face saying ‘wake up, you need to make money”…“Wish we could turn back time to the good old days when our mommas sang us to sleep but now were stressed out.” 21 Pilots – Stressed Out Continue reading →