Kids: Let's Talk about Abuse
All kids have the right to be safe… All families are different. Sometimes what seems every day normal life in one family will not be normal in another. When you visit your friend from another culture, you may have noticed…
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Babies and Young Children in Hot Weather
Heat can quickly stress babies and young children, because they are very sensitive to the effects of high temperatures. It is very important to watch them closely and to keep them from getting dehydrated or hot, as they rely on…
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Your Child's Habits
All children have behaviors that comfort and soothe them. Sometimes these develop into habits that embarrass, annoy or worry parents. Habits can start when a child is bored, stressed or tired, but they can continue after the reason has gone.…
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Families that work well
The most important part of a child’s life is a family. A caring, loving family can help create resilient, confident children, while an unhappy family can lead to a range of problems for children. While there are many different styles…
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Being a parent – ”Easy” Guide
A role that can bring you happiness and great joy as well as challenges to deal with is being a parent. Watching your child grow your child and nurturing them and develop into their own unique person can add purpose…
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Dealing with a crisis
In our lives, when we have stress, it is often a time when we make changes for the better. However, if feel we cannot cope any more and we get too stressed, then we are in crisis. Children need to…
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Overweight Children and Childhood Obesity
It’s time to take action, if your child is overweight. There are simple steps you can take, to help your child move towards a healthy weight. Your child’s weight matters, because it will affect their health now and in the…
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Use of Illegal Drugs During Pregnancy
All illegal drugs, include marijuana (cannabis), ecstasy, hallucinogens, amphetamines or cocaine, may affect an unborn baby. Your midwife or doctor will ask you questions about any drugs you may be taking, both illegal and prescribed. This information will be kept…
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