Category Archives: Parenting Your Child/Tween
When did the school washroom become the place to vape?
Did your high school have a smoking section? Mine did. We called it the smoke hole and it was located outside on school property, next to the cafeteria windows. Eventually, things changed. Smoking was banned from school property and rates … Continue reading
School-based vaccines and your child
These past 18 months have been a challenge for everyone, including Public Health Units across Ontario. Throughout the pandemic, we have been reminded of how important vaccines are to protect ourselves and our community against serious illness and disease. Halton … Continue reading
Can I have a playdate…I see them at school?
AH! Are we there yet?! It is so tempting to let down our guard with the return of in-person classes, stay-at-home orders being lifted, and the vaccine rollout underway, but we are not there yet. Insert Debbie Downer music. We … Continue reading
5 great ways to enjoy winter with the family!
I remember getting my kids bundled up for winter outdoor activities. What a process! First figuring out what activity to do and then telling myself – maybe more than my kids, that going out into the cold weather would be … Continue reading
Do I really need to start talking to my tweens about vaping?
Last updated: December 12, 2024 I feel like I’m in a golden age of parenting. My kids are in their tween years (defined as being between the ages of 8 to 12 years). The exhausting days of early parenting are … Continue reading
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