Tag Archives: Services

Are YOUR immunizations up to date?

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Andrea Scott RN

I don’t know about you but since I’ve become a mom I can barely make sure my toenails are clipped. I like to think I’m doing alright with self-care – for the most part I’m eating healthy and exercising. I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Before Pregnancy, Children & Tweens, Keeping Your Baby Safe, Keeping Your Child/Tween Safe, Keeping Your Teen Safe, Keeping Your Toddler & Preschooler Safe, Parenting, Pregnancy, Prenatal Health, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged boosters, grandparents, immunization, meningitis, Physical Health, Services, special needs, vaccine, vaccine preventable disease | 10 Comments

How to talk to your teens about Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Halton Guest Blogger

“Wow! He’s taller than you!” Recently, I have heard this so often about my 12 year-old son. Yes, he is shooting past me in height. My little baby is now a pre-teen! I feel the same as any parent: he … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Keeping Your Child/Tween Safe, Keeping Your Teen Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Teens | Tagged Chlamydia, how to talk, Physical Health, safe sex, Services, sex, sexually transmitted, STD, STI | 5 Comments

What about the siblings of a child with special needs?

Posted on March 27, 2013 by hollypaterson

My colleague Cynthia wrote a great post about sibling rivalry (check it out here), and this line really resonated with me: “Children don’t need to be treated equally. They need to be treated uniquely.”

Posted in Babies, Babies with Special Needs, Children & Tweens, Children & Tweens with Special Needs, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Teen, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Teens, Teens With Special Needs, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Toddlers & Preschoolers with Special Needs | Tagged brother, disability, include, resent, rivalry, Services, sibling, sister, special needs | 1 Comment

The Truth About Alcohol, Pregnancy and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Paula D'Orazio

Sure we all know someone who says they continued to enjoy their Friday night drink with a friend while pregnant, but hear me out. This blog aims to tell you one vitally important thing. Contrary to what your hair-dresser’s sister-in-law’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Before Pregnancy, Children & Tweens, Children & Tweens with Special Needs, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Pregnancy, Prenatal Health, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Toddlers & Preschoolers with Special Needs | Tagged alcohol, beer, drink, FASD, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, Mental Health, Physical Health, pregnancy, pregnant, Services, special needs, wine | 2 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 →