Tag Archives: preschoolers

Edible Cannabis: how to protect your kids from unintentional poisoning

Posted on October 17, 2019 by

I’ll never forget the feeling of panic when I saw my 3 year-old holding a bottle of household cleaner. I left a cupboard door unlocked in the bathroom as I went to answer my phone. Fortunately, he only looked at … Continue reading →

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It is possible! Tips for traveling with kids who have special needs

Posted on May 30, 2018 by

With the school break coming up fast, many families are preparing to travel. When you have a child with special needs, or even a child who struggles with transitions, you know there’s more to consider than just packing clothes for … Continue reading →

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How to be your child’s best advocate

Posted on May 15, 2018 by

You think your child is unwell or may have a developmental delay, or a learning disability – but you’re having difficulty navigating the system to get a diagnosis and a plan. You’re feeling frustrated, worried and scared.

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How to help our kids deal with tragic news

Posted on April 24, 2018 by

Tragic events take place all around the world and many adults are challenged to process what has happened. As adults we know these types of events are extremely rare. We will react in different ways and with a range of … Continue reading →

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We went on a family vacation… Without any screens

Posted on January 24, 2018 by

2017 was an insane year for our family of four, so my husband and I decided to start the New Year off by taking the kids for a local getaway. I’m talking a small hotel room with a kitchenette for … Continue reading →

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Kids in the kitchen: Independence is the main ingredient

Posted on November 16, 2017 by

When my three kids were younger my day would start at 5:30 am with breastfeeding the baby, getting the 2 year-old out of his diaper and figuring out what yogurt needed to be fed to the two and four year-old … Continue reading →

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So much to do at the library with your baby

Posted on November 9, 2017 by

If your baby is fussing and you need a break, maybe it’s time to head to the library! Are you surprised?  Libraries are not what they used to be. Erase any mental images of furrowed brows and steel-like stares; things … Continue reading →

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