Here are some tips to make shopping a positive experience. Plan ahead Be Realistic: is your child too tired or hungry to shop? Are you? If yes, postpone your trip. Review the rules: before entering the store, state your expectations, for example,“Stay with me,”“Look with your eyes,”“Walk in the store.” Take a list: let your Read More
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ADHD
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)Having a child with Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be very challenging. This tip sheet aims to answer some questions you may have, and offer some encouragement for you and your child. What does ADHD look like?A child with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) may have trouble with thinking about the future, concentrating in school, Read More
Defined Fatherhood Lately?
Think about your definition of fathering: In the last few days, weeks or even months, some man has walked into a delivery room as someone’s son – and walked out as someone’s father. Although we prepare as best we can for the inevitable moment when that happens, it is still one of those events in Read More
Loving Your Fussy Baby
Why does my baby cry so much!!?? Most babies “fall apart’ one or more times a day when they’re tired, hungry or stressed. But what if your baby fusses or cries over every little thing? When your best efforts to soothe him don’t work, it’s natural to be disappointed and tense. You might even wonder Read More
Sex During Pregnancy
What About Sex During Pregnancy? Your feelings about sex may change during pregnancy. These normal feelings are common: Body changes such as nausea, tiredness, or breast tenderness will affect your desire for sex. What you find exciting may also change. Some women don’t want to have sex, but want to be hugged, cuddled, and loved. Read More
Pregnancy Discomfort
You’ll probably have some of these normal (but irritating) discomforts during pregnancy. Try the following measures to help you cope with them. If you’re worried, call your doctor or midwife for advice. Nausea and Vomiting It’s common to feel sick to your stomach in the first months of pregnancy. This is sometimes called morning sickness, Read More