Tag Archives: grandparents

Accidental poisoning – A parent’s worst nightmare

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Maureen Harris, RN

“It only took a split second.” These were the words of a friend who shared with me a story that still haunts her today. Her 18-month-old daughter had accidentally taken her husband’s heart medication. Even though the pills were properly … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Keeping Your Baby Safe, Keeping Your Toddler & Preschooler Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged accidental poisening, childproofing, children, children and poisening, grandparents, ingested, kids, medications, parents, Physical Health, poisening, prevention | 1 Comment

Accept unsolicited parenting advice with a smile

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Carolyn Wilkie, RN

It’s summer and as the sun starts to peak out from the clouds; you suddenly realize you forgot your baby’s sun hat. Trying out your new baby wrap seemed like a wonderful idea until the sun appeared. To appease your soaring guilt, … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Breastfeeding Your Baby, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Pregnancy, Prenatal Health, Preparing to Breastfeed | Tagged babies, baby, child development, dealing with advice, emotional health, grandparents, how to deal with unwanted parenting advice, new parent advice, parenting support, stress | 1 Comment

Are you contributing to mealtime mania?

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Maureen Harris, RN

I recently delivered a presentation to a group of parents with young children on ‘mealtime mania’–the name says it all. Parents were worried that their toddlers were not eating enough, were refusing to try new foods, or were a picky eater. … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Feeding Your Baby in the First Year, Healthy Eating for Toddlers & Preschoolers, Healthy Eating for Your Child/Tween, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged division of responsibility, eat, eating, father, grandparents, how much, mother, new foods, parents, Physical Health, picky eaters, what kids eat | 2 Comments

Top 5 Secrets to Parenting Bliss

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Paula D'Orazio

Got your attention, huh? LOL 🙂 Ahhhh – the ever elusive blissful parenting experience. After almost 20 years of nursing, over a decade as a parent and the better part of that decade devoted to parenting and related care and … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged benefits of play, family play time, family time, grandparents, happy child, happy parent, Mental Health, parenting bliss, play is important, Play together, play with your kids, special needs, the importance of play | 4 Comments

Radon: Be aware of the dangers in your home

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Carolyn Wilkie, RN

January has arrived! At this time of year, many of us are motivated to make positive changes for our families, improve our health and get off to a fresh start. In my home, there has been more activity in the … Continue reading →