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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 →

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Grandparenting: Times have changed

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

I am one of the lucky ones who has the support of two sets of grandparents to help raise my 2 kids: 2 nanas, 1 papa and 1 granddad. Whether it is to watch them on a PD day, or … Continue reading →