About Cynthia Lindsay RN
Hi everyone. My name is Cynthia Lindsay and I work as a public health nurse with the school years program. I've been a nurse for over 20 years (wow time flies!) with the last 13 years focused on what I've discovered to be my passion... Parenting. I now have many parenting accreditations and enjoy connecting with parents in the community through Triple P, parenting groups & social media. "Je parle aussi le français" and I love working, making connections, and raising my 2 teens with my hubby in Halton.
Family matters. It’s simple, the key is to develop a positive relationship with your children. Start early, this will BE one of their greatest protective factors in life. There are no secret ingredients, no gimmicks, no quick fixes. It’s about … Continue reading →
Posted in Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Teen, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Teens
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Tagged developmental assets, family assets, kids, Mental Health, nurturing relationship, positive relationship, protective factors, relationship, school
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Social media is like a wildfire. Once it catches on, it keeps going and is very difficult to stop. I will admit, it has been a challenge trying to keep up with the technological prowess of my kids, let alone … Continue reading →
Posted in Children & Tweens, Keeping Your Child/Tween Safe, Keeping Your Teen Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Teens
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Tagged Bullying, guiding, instagram, kids, Mental Health, monitoring, Physical Health, social media, teaching, teaching social media
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Carolyn, Paula and I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank you for following HaltonParents. As both parents and public health nurses, we truly enjoy writing our parenting blogs with you in mind. Thank you for sharing all … Continue reading →
As stressful as the holiday season may be, I do admit to enjoying most festive rituals and traditions. Mine include family, food, baked goods and red wine! Ahh…there is nothing like cooking a turkey and enjoying a nice glass of … Continue reading →
Posted in Alcohol, Tobacco & Drugs, Children & Tweens, Keeping Your Child/Tween Safe, Keeping Your Teen Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Teen Brain, Teens
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Tagged acohol, brain, brain development, delay drinking, drinking, effects of alcohol, grandparents, Holidays, Mental Health, Physical Health, school health, teens and drinking, wine
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Have you ever fibbed about how much you like Aunt Betty’s gift? Or how you like your mother’s new hair cut? It’s harmless right? After all you’re only trying to protect their feelings… this isn’t really lying is it? And … Continue reading →
Posted in Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers
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Tagged behaviour, denying, fears and wishes, kids lying, lies, lying, Mental Health, parents, questions, school, truth
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