Tag Archives: children

Literacy is social, not just about the books

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Halton Guest Blogger

Family Literacy Day is coming up on January 27th. This annual event reminds me of the challenges I encountered years ago reading to my young son. He could hardly sit still to eat a meal, let alone long enough for me to read … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, 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 activities, book, child, children, development, learn, literacy, play, read, special needs | 1 Comment

Parents and distracted driving…and it’s not about texting or phones

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

But I wasn’t even on the phone, officer….. When you hear about distracted driving, do you automatically think about cell phone users? I know I do…….or did. But I admit, after looking at a list of possible distractions I realized that … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Keeping Your Baby Safe, Keeping Your Child/Tween Safe, Keeping Your Teen Safe, Keeping Your Toddler & Preschooler Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged car, cellphone, children, distracted driving, distractions, driving, injury prevention, Keeping Your Baby Safe, kids, road trips, texting | 6 Comments

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.

Posted in Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Child/Tween | Tagged bed wetting, canadian pediatric society, child development, children, development, emotional health, emotional readiness, enuresis, families, national kidney foundation, Physical Health, potty training, school, school health, toilet learning, toilet training, wetting the bed | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Babies, Breastfeeding Your Baby, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged attachment, babies, baby, baby cues, child development, children, families, fussy baby, infant mental health, Mental Health, parents, relationship, respond to baby, spoil baby, temperament | 8 Comments

There are no princesses or maids living here…

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

Have you ever heard yourself repeating the following, “Come for dinner please?” “Clean your room!” “Stop hitting your sister.” “Behave!” I know I have. What about: “Get me some milk!” “No!” or “I don’t want to.” These are some of … Continue reading →