Category Archives: Parenting Your Child/Tween

Help your teens eliminate stress

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Sarah Flynn RN

Have you heard the song Stressed Out by 21 Pilots? If not, take a listen. I changed the radio station for about a week before I listened, but when I did the lyrics hit me and immediately made me think … Continue reading →

How to talk about disabilities with kids

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Andrea Scott RN

Just before turning one, I lost my hearing and don’t remember being any other way. My life (to me, anyway) is normal. There are plenty of modifications that I need and use. I wear a hearing aid in one ear … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies with Special Needs, Children & Tweens, Children & Tweens with Special Needs, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Teens With Special Needs, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Toddlers & Preschoolers with Special Needs | Tagged ability, ask questions, differing abilities, disabilities, disability, grandparents, hard of hearing, hearing loss, how to talk to kids, inclusion, Physical Health, preschoolers, school, special needs | 4 Comments

Spring into action in Halton!

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

Spring is in the air. The weather is warming, the sun is shining and the crisp breeze gently presses against my face as I take a long, deep breath and feel inspired. Inspired to get outside with the family. But my … 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, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged active, explore, family, family activity, farmers markets, farms, halton region, Mental Health, physical activity, Physical Health, preschoolers, special needs, things to do, time together, tweens, volunteer, walk | Leave a comment

How to teach your child to problem-solve in 5 easy steps!

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Karen Hay, RN

Problem-solving is an essential skill that helps children become more independent, get along with others, succeed in school and be more resilient. And these are just a few of the benefits of being a good problem-solver! As adults we problem-solve … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Preparing for Kindergarten, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged Executive function, preschoolers, problem solving, problem-solve, problem-solving steps, school | 3 Comments

Let’s end the “I’m not eating that!” battle

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Sarah Flynn RN

Mealtime – a time when we effortlessly prepare a variety of foods and then wait excitedly for our families to rush to the table and enjoy every bite! Oh wait, I think I just saw a unicorn! OK, time to get … Continue reading →