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Earth Day: It’s a Family Affair

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Paula D'Orazio

“We have not inherited the earth from our fathers. We have borrowed it from our children.” (Author unknown) Wow. Pretty powerful quote when you really stop to think about it, huh? After reading it over a couple of times, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged carbon footprint, conservation, Earth day, earth friendly, endangered species, environmental conservation, grandparents, Halton habitat, Halton watershed, love the earth, recycle, reduce, reuse, save the planet, Water conservation | Leave a comment

Light it up BLUE for Autism Awareness!

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Paula D'Orazio

Our differences. Our traits, beliefs, preferences, abilities, frailties, exceptionalities – all of it. These are the things that make the world go ‘round. Dr. Temple Grandin, who quite famously uttered the words “I am different, not less” knew what she … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Children & Tweens with Special Needs, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Teens, Teens With Special Needs, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Toddlers & Preschoolers with Special Needs | Tagged Aperger's, ASD, ASD and bullying, autism, autism and bullying, Autism Awareness Day, autism spectrum disorder, Bullying, grandparents, special needs, teachable moment | Leave a comment

My Dangerous Purse

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Andrea Scott RN

I’ve got all our medications way out of reach of my little Pumpkin. They’re tucked away on a shelf so high that even if she were able to maneuver a chair over there, she still wouldn’t be able to reach … 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 baby proofing, bag, child resistant, grandparents, injury prevention, Keeping Your Baby Safe, medication, medicine, Physical Health, poison, poison prevention, purse | 1 Comment

iparent uparent we all PARENT at iparent

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

What is Halton iparent? It’s the Halton Parenting Directory on-line. It is an easy way to find information that can help strengthen and expand your parenting knowledge and skills.

Posted in Alcohol, Tobacco & Drugs, Babies, Babies with Special Needs, Before Pregnancy, Breastfeeding Your Baby, Breastfeeding Your Child, Children & Tweens, Depression & Anxiety After Birth, Depression & Anxiety During Pregnancy, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Teen, 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, Play, Growth & Development, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Pregnancy, Prenatal Health, Preparing to Breastfeed, Teen Brain, Teens, Teens With Special Needs, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Transition to High School | Tagged Bullying, family, grandparents, halton parenting programs, iparent, Mental Health, Our Kids Network, parenting babies, parenting programs, parenting teens, parenting toddlers, Physical Health, school, school health, Services, workshops | Leave a comment

What are YOU doing this Family Day?

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Paula D'Orazio

The countdown to Family Day is on! We have about a week left to plan our highly engaging and meaningful family activities for that special day! What to do; what to do? There’s so much out there! Come on now! … Continue reading →