Tag Archives: special needs

Are you balanced?

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

Are you balanced? It’s a question that has caught my attention recently and has gotten me thinking.  Hmmm….define balance.  As I read about it, I saw this question: “Are you keeping pace or being run over?”  In my head I’m … Continue reading →

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The flu shot is not just about you—it’s about those around you too!

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Halton Guest Blogger

This is the second post in a three-part series about the influenza virus, vaccine and kids. This year I have an especially important reason to make sure that I—and the rest of my family—get the flu shot. A few months ago, … Continue reading →

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Your Child’s First Pair of Glasses

Posted on May 11, 2011 by hollypaterson

When babies, toddlers, or preschools first see the eye doctor, it can be surprising to find out they have a hard time seeing properly. Some children are more “at risk” of needing glasses. For example, for babies born premature, their … Continue reading →

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Leaving Home for University or College… With a Disability

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Andrea Scott RN

Is your teen considering flying the coop to attend university or college?  For many parents this creates a whole new list of worries and anxieties.  Maybe a part of you is looking forward to your teen going away.  But chances … Continue reading →

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Bullying and Special Needs Children

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Halton Guest Blogger

(This is our 5th post in our series about bullying.) A couple of weeks ago, we received an email at HaltonParents from a mother of a child with Aspergers. Her son is now in grade nine, and she told us how … Continue reading →

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