Monthly Archives: October 2011

Big kid emotions, big parenting challenge

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

When I think back to when my kids were growing up, I remember having such a hard time managing their emotional outbursts.  Like many parents I wanted certain behaviours to stop – yelling, slamming doors, and the one that really … Continue reading →

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Back to school doesn’t have to mean back to coughs and Kleenexes

Posted on October 18, 2011 by

It’s been just over a month since the kids have been back at school.  Have your kids had to miss any days so far due to an infectious illness?  With cold and flu season right around the corner, it’s a good time … Continue reading →

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Chewing Tobacco: Candy Coating Addiction

Posted on October 13, 2011 by

Smokeless tobacco (aka chew, snuff, plug, dip, etc.) is no longer just the stuff of pro baseball players and cowboys. Recent Canadian research has shown that half of those who used chew tobacco in the past month were under 25 years … Continue reading →

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Breastfeeding and returning to work? Oh my!

Posted on October 3, 2011 by

Halton Region is celebrates World Breastfeeding Week 2011 from October 1-7.  Celebrate with us!  This post is the final in a series of three breastfeeding posts. It was 11 months into my year-long maternity leave when I could no longer pretend that … Continue reading →

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