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Tag Archives: grandparents
7 ways to avoid the “me, me, me” trap at home
As the holidays approach, teaching our children the whole “me to we” concept can become a challenge. It’s that time of year when wants can magically become needs and despite our best parenting intentions, it’s a trap we all fall into. While we can … Continue reading
Posted in Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Teen, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Teen Brain, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tagged avoiding entitlement, connecting kids to society, creating empathy, entitled kids, grandparents, how to avoid raising a spoiled child, Mental Health
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Trusting your instincts when something feels wrong during pregnancy
When I was pregnant with my first child, I was very fortunate to have a circle of friends to support me who had already travelled the path of parenthood. The best advice that another mom gave me, and that I still use today, is to … Continue reading
Posted in Parenting, Pregnancy, Prenatal Health
Tagged grandparents, Services, special needs
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Learning more than one language in the early years
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
Posted in Babies, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Pregnancy, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tagged babies, baby, child, child development, families, family, grandparents, infant, kids, language, pregnancy, preschooler, school, speech
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Introducing solid foods: Allergies/Safety myths vs. facts
Recently, experts from Health Canada, the Canadian Paediatric Society, Dietitians of Canada, and the Breastfeeding Committee for Canada released new evidence-based guidelines about starting your baby on solids. A few weeks ago I blogged about “Introducing solids to your baby: myths vs. facts” … Continue reading