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Tag Archives: summer
Kids and Boredom – why it’s a good thing!
“Mom, I’m bored!” Are you already hearing this? I’ve heard several parents mention they need to keep their kids organized and occupied this summer because their kids are already complaining they are bored. “Is it a bad thing for kids … Continue reading
Posted in Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Teen, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Teens
Tagged bored, boredom, creative, enthuism, keeping kids busy, kids, Mental Health, Physical Health, summer, teens bored, tweens
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Do you know these 6 ways to protect baby from the sun?
Did you know that one or two severe sunburns during childhood can double the risk of getting skin cancer later in life? Infants’ skin is at greater risk of sunburn from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays due to their thin, … Continue reading
Posted in Babies, Keeping Your Baby Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Play, Growth & Development for Babies
Tagged baby, hat, infant, Physical Health, Safety, shade, summer, sun safety, sunblock, sunburn, sunglasses, sunscreen
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Summer fun and electronics; can there be a happy medium?
I can tell the summer-is-here excitement is already building for my kids. The sweet smell of freedom is in the air as they wait with baited breath for that last bell of the school year to ring. In my house, long, lazy … Continue reading
Posted in Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Teen, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Teens
Tagged active play, fun, kids, limiting screen time, Mental Health, outdoor, outdoor play, physical activity, Physical Health, screen time, summer, summer and screen time, teens
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Surviving the Cottage with a Baby
My husband just cannot get excited about sleeping outside and so instead of camping, our yearly summer tradition is “cottaging.” The cottage itself is never anything fancy. It just needs to have beds indoors, a working shower/washroom, a barbeque, nearby … Continue reading
Posted in Babies, Breastfeeding Your Baby, Keeping Your Baby Safe, Keeping Your Toddler & Preschooler Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Toddlers & Preschoolers with Special Needs
Tagged baby, babyproof, camping, cottage, infant, Keeping Your Baby Safe, Physical Health, prepare, safe, sleep, summer, toys, vacation, what to pack
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Keeping Your TEEN Busy This Summer
Ahhh summer… the days are starting to get longer and the warmth of the sun is putting an extra spring in your step. The routine of school days and bedtimes will soon be a distant memory. But maybe now it’s starting to hit you! Your … Continue reading