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Tag Archives: children
Disasters and Tragedies… Can you ever be prepared?
I’m still in shock by the recent bombings in Boston. I’m so saddened and horrified that this senseless act has taken place… again. How do you even try to explain this tragedy to your kids? My 12 year old son just couldn’t understand why … Continue reading
Posted in Parenting, School-aged Children, Services, Uncategorized
Tagged children, disaster, emergency, emergency preparedness, events, families, health, kids, parenting, parents, tragedy
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Sibling rivalry! Oh what to do?
Anyone that has more than one child knows there is always some level of fighting that goes on between siblings. Is it too much to ask for no fighting? Ever? In my rose-coloured world it’s not… but then reality sets … Continue reading
Literacy is social, not just about the books
Family Literacy Day is coming up on January 27th. This annual event reminds me of the challenges I encountered years ago reading to my young son. He could hardly sit still to eat a meal, let alone long enough for me to read … Continue reading
Posted in Babies, Parenting, Preschool, School-aged Children, Special Needs, Toddlers
Tagged activities, book, child, children, literacy, read
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Parents and distracted driving…and it’s not about texting or phones
But I wasn’t even on the phone, officer….. When you hear about distracted driving, do you automatically think about cell phone users? I know I do…….or did. But I admit, after looking at a list of possible distractions I realized that … Continue reading
Posted in Babies, Parenting, School-aged Children, Teens, Toddlers
Tagged cellphone, children, distracted driving, distractions, driving, kids, parenting, road trips, texting
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Why is my school-aged child still wetting his bed?
It’s natural to feel worried, confused and a little frustrated when your child is past the preschool years and they are still wetting the bed. You’re likely wondering how to support each other during this challenging time.
Posted in Physical Health, Preschool, School, school health, School-aged Children
Tagged bed wetting, canadian pediatric society, child development, children, development, emotional health, emotional readiness, enuresis, families, national kidney foundation, potty training, toilet learning, toilet training
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