Tag Archives: child development

Invest in your child – It’s your biggest rate of return

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Halton Guest Blogger

This is the fourth post in our series about child care. When I was as a young working mom of two children, I struggled with finding the time to play games with my kids. I was busy caring for them and balancing … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged busy, child, child development, children, chores, developmental assets, family, games, play, school, time, working mom | 2 Comments

Your Child’s First Pair of Glasses

Posted on May 11, 2011 by hollypaterson

When babies, toddlers, or preschools first see the eye doctor, it can be surprising to find out they have a hard time seeing properly. Some children are more “at risk” of needing glasses. For example, for babies born premature, their … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Babies with Special Needs, Children & Tweens, Children & Tweens with Special Needs, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Toddlers & Preschoolers with Special Needs | Tagged baby, child, child development, eye doctor, eyesight, glasses, growth and develpment, needs glasses, Physical Health, school, school health, see, Services, special needs, toddler | 2 Comments

Importance of Play

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Maureen Harris, RN

Some of the best memories I have with my kids are the times we played together. Whether it was going to the park, making mud pies, or doing a craft, those moments where I allowed myself to enter the magical world … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Preparing for Kindergarten, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged active, benefits of play, child development, children, family, free play, grandparents, health, kids, Mental Health, parents, Physical Health, play | 6 Comments

Bullying and the Brain

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Halton Guest Blogger

Believe it or not, Canada is falling seriously behind other countries in supporting children and youth with healthy relationships. Research points to the fact that many problems children experience with bullying have to do with troubled relationships. I think we … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Teen, Keeping Your Child/Tween Safe, Keeping Your Teen Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Teens | Tagged brain, brain development, bully, Bullying, child development, cyberbullying, Dr. Jean Clinton, effects of bullying, Mental Health, relationships, school, social skills, special needs, teens, tweens, victim | 2 Comments

I wish I had done something sooner

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Halton Guest Blogger

Experts today agree that when a child has a delay in their development the sooner they can receive help the more likely their development will improve and the more likely they will feel good about themselves. This was a lesson … Continue reading →