Category Archives: Parenting

Are your kids on social media?

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

Social media is like a wildfire. Once it catches on, it keeps going and is very difficult to stop. I will admit, it has been a challenge trying to keep up with the technological prowess of my kids, let alone … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Keeping Your Child/Tween Safe, Keeping Your Teen Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Teens | Tagged Bullying, guiding, instagram, kids, Mental Health, monitoring, Physical Health, social media, teaching, teaching social media | 3 Comments

Babywearing a bundle of benefits

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Carolyn Wilkie, RN

My first baby cried frequently. We spent many of our early days cuddling together on the couch. Actually, who am I kidding…it was more like pacing the halls, rocking in the glider until it squeaked, replacing batteries in the vibrating … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Keeping Your Baby Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Pregnancy, Preparing to Breastfeed | Tagged baby carrying, babywearing, crying, parent stress, PMD | 9 Comments

A New Year’s challenge to all parents: Hands-free parenting!

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Paula D'Orazio

I hereby issue a New Year’s challenge – “Parents everywhere: Put down your phones!” Nobody’s perfect. We all do things that aren’t going to win us any parenting awards. I believe that (and maybe this is my feeble attempt at … 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 distracted parenting, grandparents, hands-free parenting, handsfree parenting, iphone, Mental Health, parents and phones, parents put down phone, put down your phone, smartphone | 1 Comment

Happy Holiday Wishes to you and your family

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

Carolyn, Paula and I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank you for following HaltonParents. As both parents and public health nurses, we truly enjoy writing our parenting blogs with you in mind. Thank you for sharing all … Continue reading →

Posted in Parenting | Tagged haltonparents, Happy holidays, Holidays | 1 Comment

The holidays are a great time to talk to your kids about alcohol

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

As stressful as the holiday season may be, I do admit to enjoying most festive rituals and traditions. Mine include family, food, baked goods and red wine! Ahh…there is nothing like cooking a turkey and enjoying a nice glass of … Continue reading →