Tag Archives: child development

Get it done: Focus on Executive Function

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Paula D'Orazio

Ever notice that, when we hurry, things actually take longer and we’re not so nice to be around? Think about it for a second. We tend to drop stuff, get easily annoyed or even forget to do things altogether? And … Continue reading →

We all know when it comes to your kid, no one compares!

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Paula D'Orazio

How many of us have come across parents who gloat about how their child is developing faster than everyone else’s? You know, the “my son walked at nine months,” and “my daughter was speaking in full sentences before she was … Continue reading →

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Why is my school-aged child still wetting his bed?

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

It’s natural to feel worried, confused and a little frustrated when your child is past the preschool years and they are still wetting the bed. You’re likely wondering how to support each other during this challenging time.

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Why all the fuss about attachment?

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Anna West

What is attachment parenting anyway? According to what you may have read in the media recently, it’s about extended breastfeeding, co-sleeping and baby-wearing. However, that is not what attachment is really all about. It’s not about the way you feed … Continue reading →

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Oatmeal Goo & the Dreaded Temper Tantrum

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Karen Hay, RN

How do you feel? Sometimes you can see it coming, but sometimes it will hit when you least expect it. It can strike anywhere. You could be at home, in the car, at the store, at grandma’s, in the playgroup… … Continue reading →