Category Archives: Parenting Your Child/Tween

Parents, where are your helmets?

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

I see many families in my community enjoying a bike ride together. Children are happily spinning their wheels, ringing their bells and enjoying their outdoor adventure. I smile as I see them proudly don their bike helmet and hope that … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Keeping Your Child/Tween Safe, Keeping Your Teen Safe, Keeping Your Toddler & Preschooler Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged bicycle helmet, bike, bike safety, cycling, cyclist, head injuries, helmets, injury prevention, Ontario's bicycle helmet legislation, Physical Health, school, school health | 2 Comments

Parents and distracted driving…and it’s not about texting or phones

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

But I wasn’t even on the phone, officer….. When you hear about distracted driving, do you automatically think about cell phone users? I know I do…….or did. But I admit, after looking at a list of possible distractions I realized that … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Keeping Your Baby Safe, Keeping Your Child/Tween Safe, Keeping Your Teen Safe, Keeping Your Toddler & Preschooler Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged car, cellphone, children, distracted driving, distractions, driving, injury prevention, Keeping Your Baby Safe, kids, road trips, texting | 6 Comments

8 tips for gearing up for Summer Camps

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

Summer is here again, and for those of us who are not lucky enough to be off for nine weeks of summer, it may be time to prepare your children for some weeks of summer camp. Here are eight tips to help get your … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Children & Tweens with Special Needs, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween | Tagged activities, camp, camp routine, childcare, day programs, kids, prepare for camp, school, Services, special needs, summer, Summer camp | 3 Comments

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.

Posted in Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Child/Tween | Tagged bed wetting, canadian pediatric society, child development, children, development, emotional health, emotional readiness, enuresis, families, national kidney foundation, Physical Health, potty training, school, school health, toilet learning, toilet training, wetting the bed | Leave a comment

Sports Nutrition

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

Does this conversation sound familiar to you? “But mom, why can’t we bring in freezies and chips for the end of the game, Sally’s parents did last week?”