by Caitlyn Vanderhaeghe | Aug 27, 2019 | Caitlyn Needs a Coffee
What happens when two different parents take their child, one a girl and the other a boy, to the doctor for the same problem? Do they get the same treatment? Here are their stories. Sara’s Checkup Sara’s mother takes Sara, a 3-year old, to the doctor because she is... 
by Caitlyn Vanderhaeghe | Jun 25, 2019 | Caitlyn Needs a Coffee
BC Women’s and Children’s Hospital I was 27 weeks pregnant to the day when in the middle of the night I woke up feeling something wet. I sat up, looked and it was bright red. Panic came over me. I woke up my husband and called our midwife who instructed us... 
by Caitlyn Vanderhaeghe | Apr 18, 2019 | Caitlyn Needs a Coffee
Is your home overrun by toys, sports equipment, and children’s artwork masterpieces? Do you have boots, gloves and hats overflowing at the front door? Well I do. Living in Vancouver we do not have the luxury of a lot of space in our houses. Due to the high cost of... 
by Caitlyn Vanderhaeghe | Mar 14, 2019 | Caitlyn Needs a Coffee
You heard that right! Travelling with kids has some ups and downs but packing shouldn’t be one of them. A little planning ahead will save you some headaches when you are away from home. No matter your destination, you too can pack only what you need and not feel... 
by Caitlyn Vanderhaeghe | Mar 5, 2019 | Bumps, Bruises and Runny Noses
Did you read What to Expect When You’re Expecting? Or did you download a phone app that constantly notified you about milestones that your child should have already accomplished? Crawling would be one of those milestones. Child development varies dramatically...