Tag Archives: behaviour

Going out with kids doesn’t have to be a nightmare

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Andrea Scott RN

I’ve got an active little guy and for a while there, it was getting tough to go out with him. Strollers, shopping carts, high chairs and being carried doesn’t contain him for long. He just wants to GO and so … Continue reading →

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Dealing with misbehaviour: Connect and be a detective

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Andrea Scott RN

Here at HaltonParents, we are asked how to deal with all sorts of misbehaviour. These questions can be difficult to answer. Very few misbehaviours can be solved by suggesting that if you do X, then your child will do Y. It can … Continue reading →

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The teen brain and the missing gym bag!

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

I tried very hard not to get annoyed with my teenage son when he lost his gym bag. I know in the grand scheme of things, it not a big deal. But, it still bothered me that he couldn’t find … Continue reading →

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Are you asking your kids to lie to you?

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

Have you ever fibbed about how much you like Aunt Betty’s gift? Or how you like your mother’s new hair cut?  It’s harmless right? After all you’re only trying to protect their feelings… this isn’t really lying is it? And … Continue reading →

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Toddlers, Transitions and Tantrums

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Andrea Scott RN

A few months ago, I felt like I lost my grip on this mommy thing. Only now am I ready to share. It was about my daughter’s transition to child care: the most challenging mommy experience I’ve had to date. … Continue reading →

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