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Water babies: Making your first trip to the pool a success
It brings a smile to my face whenever I hear the “motorboat, motorboat, go so fast” song, because it takes me right back to my years as a swim teacher. I have always loved watching the “water magic” happen between parent and babe. If you’ve had … Continue reading
Why babies and toddlers should stay in a rear-facing car seat as long as possible
I remember a number of years ago (okay, full confession – about 18 years ago) when I couldn’t wait to move my baby out of her infant-only car seat and into her new forward-facing car seat. I was anxious to … Continue reading
Posted in Babies, 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
Tagged baby, baby car seat, car seat, car seat safety, car seat tips, infant car seat, Keeping Your Baby Safe, rear facing, rear-facing car seats, toddler, Toddlers & Preschoolers
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Learning more than one language in the early years
Is it okay to speak my home language to my child? One of the most common questions I hear as a public health nurse who works with families of young children is if it’s ok to speak another language to your child. Parents often worry … Continue reading
Posted in Babies, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Pregnancy, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tagged babies, baby, child, child development, families, family, grandparents, infant, kids, language, pregnancy, preschooler, school, speech
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Great tips for reducing your child’s anxiety at the dentist
So your child had their first dental visit and things went well…yay! Or maybe things didn’t go that well and now it’s time for their next appointment. Whether it’s for a routine check-up, cleaning or a filling, a visit to the … Continue reading
Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tagged anxiety, anxiety and the dentist, baby, child, dental health, dentist, disease prevention, first dentist appointment, good oral health, good oral hygiene, health, kids, oral health, oral health professional, parents, Physical Health, prepare, prepare for dentist, preschooler, school, special needs, support, toddler, when to take child to dentist
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Accept unsolicited parenting advice with a smile
It’s summer and as the sun starts to peak out from the clouds; you suddenly realize you forgot your baby’s sun hat. Trying out your new baby wrap seemed like a wonderful idea until the sun appeared. To appease your soaring guilt, … Continue reading
Posted in Babies, Breastfeeding Your Baby, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Pregnancy, Prenatal Health, Preparing to Breastfeed
Tagged babies, baby, child development, dealing with advice, emotional health, grandparents, how to deal with unwanted parenting advice, new parent advice, parenting support, stress
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