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Category Archives: Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween
The Story of the Deputy Police Chief and his Teacher
Halton Police Deputy Chief Nishan (Nish) Duraiappah overcame some tough obstacles in his youth, a time when change is difficult and its impacts are often unforgiving. During his high school years, Nish experienced two significant life changing events. Sadly, his … 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 developmental assets, developmental relationships, mentoring, search inst, youth engagement
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What is a growth mindset?
My 14-year-old sits hunched over her math homework. She is frustrated because she does not understand it. Her hands fly up in frustration and the words spew out “I can’t do it – I’m just not a math person!” According … 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, Play, Growth & Development, Preparing for Kindergarten, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tagged brain development, closed mind set, growth mind set, homework, Mental Health, mistakes, preschoolers, role modeling, special needs, teens
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Kids and Boredom – why it’s a good thing!
Last updated: January 31, 2025 “Mom, I’m bored!” Are you already hearing this? I’ve heard several parents mention they need to keep their kids organized and occupied this summer because their kids are already complaining they are bored. “Is it … 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
Tagged bored, boredom, creative, enthuism, keeping kids busy, kids, Mental Health, Physical Health, summer, teens bored, tweens
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How puppy classes prepared me for parenting
I always joke (tongue-in-cheek) that “everything I needed to know about parenting I learned at puppy class”. That might sound a bit funny to you. And I in no way want to imply that the complexity of caring for and … Continue reading
Posted in Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Keeping Your Child/Tween Safe, Keeping Your Toddler & Preschooler Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tagged dog, dog training, family pet, parenting classes, parenting support, preschoolers, puppy classes
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