Tag Archives: child

The Master Negotiator: My three year old

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Andrea Scott RN

When my daughter was three she became a master negotiator. I was back to work after maternity leave with my son, struggling to adjust to the new routine. I was exhausted and missed my kids. When it was “Mommy’s turn” … Continue reading →

Posted in Parenting, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged bedtime, bedtime routine, child, negotiate, negotiating, persistent, preschooler, preschoolers, refusing to go to bed, stubborn, toddler | 3 Comments

“You hurt my feelings!!!” – Helping kids manage big emotions

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Karen Hay, RN

Last updated: January 6, 2025 Several years ago now, I was like most parents in the thick of parenting young children: sleep deprived, exhausted, focused on completing the daily tasks and frequently feeling overwhelmed. During those years I was just in … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Parenting, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Preparing for Kindergarten, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged babies, baby, child, child development, children, emotional health, Mental Health, preschooler, preschoolers, toddler | 2 Comments

Getting out the door with a smile and a high-five

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Andrea Scott RN

Mornings are not my thing and my daughter feels the same way. So getting ready for the day has, more often than I care to admit, been incredibly challenging. One thing that helped our family was making a Morning Routine … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Children & Tweens with Special Needs, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Preparing for Kindergarten, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Toddlers & Preschoolers with Special Needs | Tagged child, children, get ready, independence, morning, mornings, on time, out the door, Preparing for Kindergarten, preschooler, preschoolers, routine, routines, school | 1 Comment

Staying safe and staying healthy at the splash pad

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Karen Hay, RN

In my opinion, nothing beats a splash pad for free neighbourhood summer fun! I especially love how kids, families, friends and neighbours of all ages come together to play and enjoy the cooling water jets and wafting mist. My girls really loved going to the splash pad, … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Keeping Your Baby Safe, Keeping Your Child/Tween Safe, Keeping Your Toddler & Preschooler Safe, Parenting, Play, Growth & Development, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged activities, babies, baby, child, children, families, family, Halton, halton region, health, infant, Keeping Your Baby Safe, kids, parents, physical activity, play, preschooler, preschoolers, Safety, splash pad, splash park, spray pad, toddler, water safety | 2 Comments

Did you know Halton Region is testing and monitoring beach water?

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Karen Hay, RN

The beaches of Halton Region are the perfect summer destination to relax, play and spend quality time together. I feel so fortunate to live in a region that boasts so many spots for family fun in the water.