Tag Archives: preschoolers

Separation anxiety: Is it possible to stop the tears?

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Karen Hay, RN

Have you ever had to peel a screaming child out of your arms for a daycare or kindergarten drop off? I can tell you from first-hand experience that it’s not fun. The stress it creates for everyone is tremendous. My … Continue reading →

Posted in Parenting, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Preparing for Kindergarten, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged anxiety, attachment, attachment parenting, childcare, daycare, Full day kindergarten, Preparing for Kindergarten, preschoolers, saying goodbye, separation anxiety, Starting kindergarten, starting school, teachers, Toddlers & Preschoolers | 9 Comments

How puppy classes prepared me for parenting

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Karen Hay, RN

I always joke (tongue-in-cheek) that “everything I needed to know about parenting I learned at puppy class”. That might sound a bit funny to you. And I in no way want to imply that the complexity of caring for and … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Keeping Your Child/Tween Safe, Keeping Your Toddler & Preschooler Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged dog, dog training, family pet, parenting classes, parenting support, preschoolers, puppy classes | 2 Comments

Countdown to calm: How to ease transitions for toddlers

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Maureen Harris, RN

As a parent, you’ve likely received a lot of child-rearing advice – most of it unsolicited. While I usually take tips from strangers with a grain of salt, there’s one nugget I think of as the best piece of parenting advice I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Parenting, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged calming techniques, counting down, leaving the park, parenting advice, preschool behaviour, preschoolers, tantrums, temperament, Toddlers & Preschoolers, transitions | 4 Comments

Why I hire a teen to babysit my kids

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Andrea Scott RN

Have you ever hired a babysitter to watch your kids? I have a few times and it’s been great. I am lucky to have family nearby who babysit my kids, but we find ourselves saving these asks for when we’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged babysitter, babysitting, children, how to find a babysitter, preschoolers, Safety, teen, tweens, youth | 2 Comments

Are you tired of nagging? This simple strategy can help!

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Karen Hay, RN

No parent wants to nag their children. As a Type A personality mom running a busy household, I must confess to sometimes wearing the Queen of Nagging crown. It was really no surprise that I frequently got sighs and eye … Continue reading →