Category Archives: Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween

Why is my school-aged child still wetting his bed?

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

It’s natural to feel worried, confused and a little frustrated when your child is past the preschool years and they are still wetting the bed. You’re likely wondering how to support each other during this challenging time.

Mars, Venus, Sugar and Spice and Puppy Dog Tails

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Paula D'Orazio

Note: Make sure to check out our other blog posts that focus on being a boy and a girl. “Hello, my name is Paula, and I am guilty of gender discrimination.” There – I said it. Whew – glad to … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged boys, boys vs. girls, gender, Gender discrimination, gender identification, Girls, girls vs. boys, personality, school, temperament | 3 Comments

Boys will be boys!

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

Note: Last week’s post focused on being a girl…if you missed it you can check it out here. “It’s a Boy!” I was in shock at that moment when I realized that the ultrasound technician had been wrong and our … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Teen, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged body image, boys, culture, emotions, masculinity, media, media influence, negative media messages, positive body image, positive relationship, school | 4 Comments

Pretty in pink

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

Note: Stay tuned for next week’s post focusing on being a boy On one of our recent family walks my barely three-year old daughter declared “I want to ride the girl bike!” The girl bike? Of course I knew what she … 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, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged body image, body images, gender, gender identification, Girls, inner beauty, media, media influence, negative media messages, positive body image, school | 2 Comments

Identify psychosis early – Open the door to tomorrow

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

Mental health is becoming more and more of a hot topic these days, which, from a health perspective, is a great thing. Let’s face it, it’s not an easy topic to discuss, but the stigma associated with it is a … Continue reading →