Tag Archives: Halton

New to Canada? How to embrace winter!

Posted on January 2, 2017 by Halton Guest Blogger

When my parents told me we were moving to Canada, I remember being so excited to see snow for the first time. I couldn’t wait to make a snowman like the ones I had seen in the movies. You can … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Teen, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged active play, activities, Canada, children, families, family, family time, Halton, halton region, newcomer, outdoor, outdoor activities, physical activity, Physical Health, play, preschooler, toddler, winter, winter activities | Leave a comment

Happy September

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Karen Hay, RN

I simply love September. It’s my favourite month of the year. There is just something about this month and season that wraps me in feelings of renewal and optimism. September is more like New Years Eve to me, full of … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged apple orchard, apple picking, apples, autumn, bike, fall, Fall into Nature, family, family farms, family time, farmers markets, Halton, hike, physical activity, pumpkin patch, pumpkins, Pumpkins to Pastries Trail, walk | Leave a comment

How to get the info you need, when you need it

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Andrea Scott RN

Don’t miss another email! HaltonParents’ eBulletins are delivered to your inbox as baby grows. They keep you up-to-date on what you need to know and what you’ve been wondering about with your baby or toddler. I’ve been getting these emails for my … Continue reading →

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Why you can’t miss Canada Day here in Halton region

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Carolyn Wilkie, RN

For me, there’s nothing quite like kicking off the summer with family and friends on Canada Day. Across Halton, Canada Day celebrations are in full swing from morning till night. There is something for everyone, from parades to duck races, bouncy … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Parenting, Pregnancy, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged canada day, canada day 2016 halton region, canada day celebrations, canada day fireworks halton, canada day in Halton region, fireworks halton region, Halton, things to do in Halton for Canada day | Leave a comment

What you need to know about hepatitis A and the frozen fruit product recall on April 18

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Andrea Scott RN

As you might have heard by now, there has been an increase in the number of hepatitis A cases in Ontario. Public health agencies have linked these cases of hepatitis A to Nature’s Touch Organic Berry Cherry Blend sold by Costco … Continue reading →