Tag Archives: school

How to teach your child to problem-solve in 5 easy steps!

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Karen Hay, RN

Problem-solving is an essential skill that helps children become more independent, get along with others, succeed in school and be more resilient. And these are just a few of the benefits of being a good problem-solver! As adults we problem-solve … 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, Preparing for Kindergarten, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged Executive function, preschoolers, problem solving, problem-solve, problem-solving steps, school | 3 Comments

We are not a match

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Sarah Flynn RN

I am not sure what it was, but I knew the moment my second child was born that my parenting journey was going to be much different this time around. At first, I couldn’t pinpoint exactly why I felt … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged babies, child development, child temperament, connected parents, Mental Health, Physical Health, positive behaviour, positive parenting, preschoolers, school, strong willed child, teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers, tweens | 1 Comment

The Still Face Experiment: Never doubt how important you are as a parent

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Karen Hay, RN

Have you heard of the Still Face Experiment? It’s a must watch if you haven’t seen it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apzXGEbZht0 I have viewed this powerful video dozens of times in my career and it still impacts me every single time I see it. … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Depression & Anxiety After Birth, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged attachment parenting, brain development, Children's Mental Health, emotional health, me time, Parent self care, parent self love, parent stress, play builds brains, school, serve and return, Still Face Experiment | Leave a comment

Kids making school lunches! “Gasp” Does it really happen? Learn 5 Tips to get them started.

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

Do kids actually make their own lunches? I’ve heard of this, but does it really happen? I was chatting with my friend Cheryl who was adamant that her kids make their own lunches because this is what she did when … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Healthy Eating for Your Child/Tween, Healthy Eating for your Teen, Keeping Your Child/Tween Safe, Keeping Your Teen Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Preparing for Kindergarten, Teens | Tagged back to school, food allergies, food poisening, kids, kids making lunches, lunch safety, lunches, making lunches, school | 2 Comments

Kids, fighting and back to school routines.

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

“Will you stop fighting!” I tell my kids, raising my voice a little too loudly. Yes, my kids are at it again and it can be so frustrating and trivial to me! And it seems to be getting worse as we go … Continue reading →