Category Archives: Parenting Your Child/Tween

How puppy classes prepared me for parenting

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Karen Hay, RN

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 | 2 Comments

Is your child ready for a smart phone?

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

How do you know when it’s the right time for your child to have a smart phone? I just don’t know if he’s ready, but he says “everyone has one!” Does this sound familiar? Start by considering your own family’s circumstances. Phone … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Teen, Keeping Your Child/Tween Safe, Keeping Your Teen Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Teens | Tagged Bullying, cell phones, cyberbullying, kids, loss of phone, Mental Health, Physical Health, responsibility, smart phones, teens, tweens, when to get a phone | 1 Comment

Why I hire a teen to babysit my kids

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Andrea Scott RN

Have you ever hired a babysitter to watch your kids? I have a few times and it’s been great. I am lucky to have family nearby who babysit my kids, but we find ourselves saving these asks for when we’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged babysitter, babysitting, children, how to find a babysitter, preschoolers, Safety, teen, tweens, youth | 2 Comments

Are you tired of nagging? This simple strategy can help!

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Karen Hay, RN

No parent wants to nag their children. As a Type A personality mom running a busy household, I must confess to sometimes wearing the Queen of Nagging crown. It was really no surprise that I frequently got sighs and eye … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged attachment parenting, cooperative behaviour, Don't, Nagging, No, positive behaviour, Positive Discipline, positive parenting, positive parenting strategies, positive relationships, Positive Rules, Positive Words, preschoolers, Stop | 3 Comments

Sunscreen, teens and cool shades!

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

When my children were young, I constantly helped them to apply sunscreen. It was always on my radar to slather, swim and repeat! I’d give them a large brimmed hat and some wacky race car sunglasses and voilà! they were protected and running … Continue reading →