Tag Archives: play

The TV actually turns off?? COOL!

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Paula D'Orazio

I am not a perfect person. It follows then, that I am not a perfect mother. My children watch TV. Not as often or as much as some other kids I know (for some shallow reason I felt the need … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged child health, disease prevention, healthy-living, heart health, kids, physical activity, Physical Health, play, screen, screen time, sedentary, television, tv | 6 Comments

Baby’s First Push-Up: In Praise of Tummy Time

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Halton Guest Blogger

CONGRATULATIONS! You made it through pregnancy, labour and birth (maybe barely!) and have been rewarded with a beautiful baby…a baby who is depending on you to give them a good head start in life. No pressure! Here is one relatively … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Babies with Special Needs, Keeping Your Baby Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Play, Growth & Development for Babies | Tagged baby, back to sleep, development, flat head, infant, play, SIDS, tummy, tummy time | 4 Comments

Ready Set Go to Kindergarten: Social Development

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Paula D'Orazio

This post is the last of a 5-part series about getting your preschooler ready for Kindergarten. Be sure to check out Paula’s other top 10 tips for getting your preschooler off to a good start. “Mommy – wanna play with me?” I … Continue reading →

Posted in Parenting, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Preparing for Kindergarten, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged child, development, friends, Mental Health, play, prepare, Preparing for Kindergarten, preschooler, ready, school, Services, social | 1 Comment

Ready Set Go to Kindergarten: Thinking and Learning

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Paula D'Orazio

This post is one of a 5-part series about preparing your preschooler for Kindergarten. Be sure to check out Paula’s other top 10 tips for getting your preschooler off to a good start. “What letter is that?” You anxiously await a response … Continue reading →

Posted in Parenting, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Preparing for Kindergarten, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged child, learn, play, prepare, Preparing for Kindergarten, preschooler, read, ready, school, Services, think | 1 Comment

Literacy is social, not just about the books

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Halton Guest Blogger

Family Literacy Day is coming up on January 27th. This annual event reminds me of the challenges I encountered years ago reading to my young son. He could hardly sit still to eat a meal, let alone long enough for me to read … Continue reading →