Tag Archives: special needs

The SECRET to blended families revealed! (Brady Bunch style)

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Paula D'Orazio

This blog is the last in our 2014 series celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the International Year of the Family. ♫ “Here’s the story…of a lovely lady…who was bringing up three very lovely girls”♫…okay – I’m dating myself here (BADLY!) but I … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, 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, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged blended families, blended family, Brady family, divorce and children, divorce and step families, making blended families work, Mental Health, special needs, step families, step parent, step siblings, step-family, The Brady Bunch | Leave a comment

Love Yourself: It’s Contagious!

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Paula D'Orazio

Did you ever notice when you board a plane that the flight attendant gives directions on what to do in case of a loss in cabin pressure? Parents are instructed to secure their own oxygen mask before putting masks on … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, 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, Pregnancy, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged grandparents, love yourself, Mental Health, parent role model, Parent self care, parent self love, parents first, Physical Health, special needs, teach kids self care, teach kids self love, teach kids self respect | 2 Comments

Crying came naturally to my first born

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Carolyn Wilkie, RN

Suddenly I could hear the car radio clearly for the first time in months. I glanced back with hesitation not wanting to disrupt this new found peace: he was awake, but not crying. This was a small miracle. My son … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Babies with Special Needs, Breastfeeding Your Baby, Depression & Anxiety After Birth, Keeping Your Baby Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Pregnancy | Tagged colic, colicky baby, comforting crying baby, comforting your baby, crying baby, inconsolable, inconsolable baby, inconsolable crying, Mental Health, special needs, understanding crying baby | 3 Comments

‘Tis the SNEEZIN’: Prevent the spread of the FLU

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Paula D'Orazio

A pomegranate seed on my kitchen window sill. Yet another example of how my family learns life lessons in our own, strange ways. This is the story of how a tiny, pink seed taught my kids the importance of covering … 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, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Pregnancy, Prenatal Health, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged cold and flu prevention, cover your cough, cover your sneeze, flu, Get your flu shot, grandparents, influenze, Physical Health, prevent the spread of colds, prevent the spread of flu, school health, special needs, stop the spread of infection | Leave a comment

Disobedience? No. It’s TEMPERAMENT, yo!

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Paula D'Orazio

“I don’t like hockey.” Four small words that could make a Canadian parent cry. Today I want to tell you about how my family’s ice hockey experience taught me a valuable lesson about parenting. Our hockey journey brought to life … Continue reading →