Tag Archives: Mental Health

My son, my mentor and our journey with Down syndrome

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Carolyn Wilkie, RN

I recently had the opportunity to meet Shannon, a mom to three children including eight-year-old Dominic. Here is her story: Dominic is the second of my three children. Our journey with Dominic started with the routine ultrasounds and blood work that most pregnant … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Parenting | Tagged Down syndrome, Grandparents, Mental Health, National Down Syndrome Awareness week, parenting a child with down syndrome, preschoolers, special needs, support for new parents | Leave a comment

Girl friendships: Is there a secret language?

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

Girls, girls, girls! When your daughter was first born, you may have pictured her growing up with good friends, always having fun while playing endlessly for hours. Fast forward a few years and you get hit with a reality check … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Children & Tweens with Special Needs, 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, Teens, Teens With Special Needs, Transition to High School | Tagged friends, friendships, Girls, healthy friendships, mean girls, Mental Health, positive relationships, Safety, teen girls, tweens | Leave a comment

Playing with your new baby: no manual needed!

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Carolyn Wilkie, RN

It’s been a few weeks since your baby came home and your head is still buzzing from competing demands and new routines. Feed baby, eat, sleep, change a diaper, return a text, shower…you know how it goes! Life is busy, … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Play, Growth & Development for Babies | Tagged Activities to do with a baby, Attaching to your baby, grandparents, how to make your baby smart, How to meet baby milestones, How to play with a new baby, Mental Health, Nipissing and babies, Play with babies, Playing with baby, socializing your baby, stimulating your baby | 3 Comments

Back to work: My new reality!

Posted on October 8, 2015 by Sarah Flynn RN

I had a moment a few weeks ago and realized midday that it was Tuesday – not Thursday! The reality of this would be disappointing for most but for me it was overwhelming because I just returned to work after … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Breastfeeding Your Baby, Breastfeeding Your Child, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged back to work, Breastfeeding Your Baby, busy life, maternity leave, Mental Health, Physical Health, return to work, Work-life balance, working mom | 2 Comments

“You hurt my feelings!!!” – Helping kids manage big emotions

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Karen Hay, RN

Last updated: January 6, 2025 Several years ago now, I was like most parents in the thick of parenting young children: sleep deprived, exhausted, focused on completing the daily tasks and frequently feeling overwhelmed. During those years I was just in … Continue reading →