Tag Archives: grandparents

Why you need to stop rushing your preschooler

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Maureen Harris, RN

Do you feel like you’re always in a hurry, rushing your kids around? Have you ever stopped and wondered how this affects your child? I was recently walking through a park, when I noticed a grandmother with her young granddaughter. … Continue reading →

Posted in Parenting, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged balance, child, child development, children, curiosity, development, early learning, explore, family time, grandparents, imagination, learn, Mental Health, play, preschooler, rush, stress, toddler, transition, unstructured time | 2 Comments

Five easy ways to help keep your baby safe when they sleep

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Andrea Scott RN

October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness month and a good time to check if your little one is as safe as can be while sleeping. Safe sleep guidelines are being updated often as researchers learn more about ways … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Keeping Your Baby Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Pregnancy | Tagged baby, back to sleep, cot death, crib safety, grandparents, infant, Safety, SIDS, sleep safety | Leave a comment

What is mindfulness?

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

Last updated: February 19, 2025 Okay, I’ve been hearing a lot about mindfulness. Is this a new buzzword? What on earth does it really mean?! I’m one of those people that likes to be busy, because when I’m not busy, I get … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Pregnancy, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged deep breathing, focus, grandparents, life skill, meditation, mindfulness, pay attention, Physical Health, preschoolers, tweens | 6 Comments

How to talk about disabilities with kids

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Andrea Scott RN

Just before turning one, I lost my hearing and don’t remember being any other way. My life (to me, anyway) is normal. There are plenty of modifications that I need and use. I wear a hearing aid in one ear … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies with Special Needs, Children & Tweens, Children & Tweens with Special Needs, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Teens With Special Needs, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Toddlers & Preschoolers with Special Needs | Tagged ability, ask questions, differing abilities, disabilities, disability, grandparents, hard of hearing, hearing loss, how to talk to kids, inclusion, Physical Health, preschoolers, school, special needs | 4 Comments

From mush to lumps: introducing food textures to baby

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Carolyn Wilkie, RN

Congratulations, your baby is 6 months old and you’ve started introducing solids to your little one. Adding solids into baby’s routine is fun, messy and definitely camera worthy! But for many parents it can be a nerve-racking adventure, especially when junior starts and … Continue reading →