Tag Archives: child

Learning more than one language in the early years

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Karen Hay, RN

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 →

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Great tips for reducing your child’s anxiety at the dentist

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Karen Hay, RN

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 →

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Autism spectrum disorder and wandering: A parent’s biggest worry

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Karen Hay, RN

I recently had the privilege of speaking with Cindy, the mom of a four-year-old boy named Christopher. Christopher has autism spectrum disorder. I was listening to Cindy describe her daily routine and her story really opened my eyes to the … Continue reading →

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Biting Part 2: How to manage it in the moment

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Karen Hay, RN

Earlier this week I was writing about why toddlers bite and I shared some tips you can use to help your child express their feelings in a more appropriate way. To recap… tips include you being a: Detective – discover the triggers to … Continue reading →

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Biting Part 1: Teaching your children to express emotions in non-hurtful ways

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Karen Hay, RN

Well, I must confess I am a HUGE Modern Family fan!! This show has me laughing and crying all in the span of 30 minutes. I can relate to it every week. Sometimes I feel like they have hidden cameras … Continue reading →