Category: School Age
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Daycare Outbreaks: RSV
I can’t believe that I am almost forgot to cover RSV in this series – but don’t worry, I got you. November means it is officially RSV season (though some sources say December, our screening for the vaccine for high risk populations started with November births). So let’s dive right into this one because there…
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How to Dress a Toddler for the Weather: Fall and Winter Edition {Sponsored by Hot Paws Canada}
In the many mom groups I have been apart of, I find a common question asked is what should my child wear during a specific season or weather condition. In babies, this seems to be mostly over a concern of being cold or overheating – which are legitimate and safety related concerns! These concerns of…
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Bug Bites and Kids: Bees, Wasps and Hornets, oh my!
Driving up to Parry Sound last weekend, a northern giant hornet flew into our car through the sunroof. We literally pulled over to get it out because – yikes! It was big and scary. Although they are apparently not aggressive unless threatened, I was still not a fan. But its appearance reminded me of one…
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How to Prepare For a Positive Childhood Immunization Appointment Experience
As a previous Primary Care Nurse, I knew how stressful Well Baby/Well Child appointments can be for parents. Since I became a mother, I also now understand it. If you’re choosing to vaccinate your children, this post is for you. Note: this is not a post to pass judgment on anyone because I don’t believe…
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Reducing Stress at Meal Times: Misconceptions and Tips for Parents
Thanks to the kindness of Blaire at the Parenting Series, which runs many online events where parenting experts share their best tips + tricks, I was able to attend a recent webinar done by Ahuva Magder Hershkop, RD (Registered Dietitian) on picky eating in children. I learned a few things from her talk that I…
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Common Misconceptions About Fevers in Babies and Young Children
I think fevers are so often misunderstood. There is a surprising amount of misinformation surrounding them; a general misunderstanding of what actually constitutes a fever; and, lots of confusion surrounding their physiology and treatment. Fevers are a symptom that are extremely common, among children especially but what do they mean and when do you need…
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