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Preparation! The key to a positive camp experience for your child with special needs.
Deciding on the right camp for your child with special needs is the first step to having a positive camp experience. Now that you have done your research and selected the perfect camp, what’s next? How can you prepare your … Continue reading
Would you recognize a speech problem in your child?
I remember when my little girl was a bit older than 3, a friend of mine told me how cute it was that my child was talking with a lisp. I paused, but kept my thoughts to myself. What was she talking about? I … Continue reading
The added value of subtracting a car from our life
Two years ago our little Civic sedan roared its engine for the last time. We decided not to replace it once we crunched the numbers. It costs about $10,000 to own and maintain a car per year and we could think … Continue reading
“No smoking” near playgrounds, sports fields and pools – thanks to changes in Smoke-Free Ontario Act
Now that spring has arrived, many of us are once again enjoying or making plans to enjoy the outdoors, but sometimes taking your kids out to enjoy some important physical activity like playing soccer, baseball or even a swim at … Continue reading
Learning more than one language in the early years
Is it okay to speak my home language to my child? One of the most common questions I hear as a public health nurse who works with families of young children is if it’s ok to speak another language to your child. Parents often worry … Continue reading
Andrea Scott RN
Carolyn Wilkie, RN
Cynthia Lindsay RN
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Karen Hay, RN
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Nicole O'Donnell, RN
Sarah Flynn RN
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