I love breastfeeding, but man would I love a glass of wine!

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

You spend nine months pretending that the booze-free wine and non-alcoholic beer is just fine while everyone around you has summer ales and Christmas eggnog. But what happens after the baby is born? Can you have that glass of wine with supper or not? It’s a bit more complicated than just ‘No’ or ‘Yes’, but that’s for good reasons. Continue reading →

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How to talk to your children about S-E-X

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

Is it finally time for that dreaded conversation about the birds and the bees? When is the right time to talk to your children about sex? How do you go about it? Continue reading →

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Safety first when splashing this summer!

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

One of my children’s favourite things to do on a hot summer day is to go swimming.  We frequent the local public pools, rent a lake-side cottage, and have wonderful neighbours who take pity on us running through our sprinkler and invite us for a swim (thank you).  Enjoying swimming and water play is a fun way to maintain an active lifestyle, but it doesn’t go without risks. Continue reading →

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Parents, where are your helmets?

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

I see many families in my community enjoying a bike ride together.  Children are happily spinning their wheels, ringing their bells and enjoying their outdoor adventure.  I smile as I see them proudly don their bike helmet and hope that because they have started this healthy habit early, it will stay with them for a lifetime.  Then I see the parent(s) pull up the rear of the cycling pack with their children safely in sight and that’s when I notice it…the parent is not wearing a helmet!   Continue reading →

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Parents and distracted driving…and it’s not about texting or phones

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

But I wasn’t even on the phone, officer…..

When you hear about distracted driving, do you automatically think about cell phone users? I know I do…….or did.  But I admit, after looking at a list of possible distractions I realized that there are many more than I was even aware of…and that I have many of them.  Actually, two in particular – my children! Continue reading →

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