Tag Archives: development

Babies, Toddlers and Touch Screens

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Andrea Scott RN

Have you seen this video from UserExperienceWorks? “A magazine is an iPad that does not work.” So, what do think? Do you have a touch screen tablet computer or smartphone in your house? Do you let your kids use them, … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged computer, development, interaction, iPad, learn, play, research, screen, smartphone, tablet, toddler, virtual | 5 Comments

Baby’s First Push-Up: In Praise of Tummy Time

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Halton Guest Blogger

CONGRATULATIONS! You made it through pregnancy, labour and birth (maybe barely!) and have been rewarded with a beautiful baby…a baby who is depending on you to give them a good head start in life. No pressure! Here is one relatively … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Babies with Special Needs, Keeping Your Baby Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Play, Growth & Development for Babies | Tagged baby, back to sleep, development, flat head, infant, play, SIDS, tummy, tummy time | 4 Comments

Ready Set Go to Kindergarten: Social Development

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Paula D'Orazio

This post is the last of a 5-part series about getting your preschooler ready for Kindergarten. Be sure to check out Paula’s other top 10 tips for getting your preschooler off to a good start. “Mommy – wanna play with me?” I … Continue reading →

Posted in Parenting, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Preparing for Kindergarten, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged child, development, friends, Mental Health, play, prepare, Preparing for Kindergarten, preschooler, ready, school, Services, social | 1 Comment

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

How to talk to your children about S-E-X

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

Is it finally time for that dreaded conversation about the birds and the bees? When is the right time to talk to your children about sex? How do you go about it?