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Happy loving young african mother having fun with her baby and smile at home. Checking in on your child’s development
Baby's First Year · Parenting

Checking in on your child’s development

Michele Antunes RN3 Comments

Worried about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on your child's growth and development? Our nurse Allison Stockley has written a four part series on the importance of the early years.  Here is part one on growth and development. The pandemic has many families feeling like life has slowed way down, sped up, or that… Continue reading Checking in on your child’s development

Toddler smiling with hands up near face. What’s so special about being one and a half?
Baby's First Year · Parenting

What’s so special about being one and a half?

Jody Smith BScN RNLeave a comment

To celebrate turning 1½, all children in Ontario are invited for a special well-baby 18 month checkup with your family doctor or nurse practitioner. This is an exciting stage in your child's growth and learning as they become more independent. Parents need to book this in-depth checkup for two reasons: Now is the ideal time… Continue reading What’s so special about being one and a half?