Category Archives: Parenting

Social media “friends”: Are they really?

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Paula D'Orazio

Facebook. Twitter. Instagram. Pinterest. I find these and other social media sites mean different things to different people. For some, it’s all about their “friends” and what everybody’s up to. Some see them as platforms for networking, entertainment, connecting with far-away … 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, Teens | Tagged choosing friends wisely, Facebook, friends, friendship, healthy friendships, Mental Health, school, social media | Leave a comment

Anxiety and kids: has this become the new norm?

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

As a parent are you worried about your child’s emotional well-being? Well you are not alone. Did you know that anxiety disorders are the number one mental health problem in children and youth? So let’s talk about anxiety. Has living … 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, Teens | Tagged anxiety, Coping, feelings, help, Mental Health, parenting support, perceptions, relaxation, school, school health, stress, support, worry | 1 Comment

Don’t forget the D- vitamin D!

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Carolyn Wilkie, RN

As you sip your morning coffee, blurry eyed from a near sleepless night, something tweaks your memory about vitamin D. You know it was in one of those countless books or articles you read when you were pregnant; likely somewhere between making notes on … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Breastfeeding Your Baby, Breastfeeding Your Child, Feeding Your Baby in the First Year, Healthy Eating for Toddlers & Preschoolers, Parenting, Pregnancy, Preparing to Breastfeed, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged babies, Breastfeeding Your Baby, infant feeding, parents, Physical Health, vitamin d | Leave a comment

Get Outside for Goodness’ Sake

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Paula D'Orazio

I was supposed to write a blog promoting the idea of getting outside to play. So, here goes: Go outside and play. Blog’s done. 🙂 Yeah, but when have I ever stopped at just four words? (LOL!) That and it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged bring back play, get out and play, Mental Health, outdoor play, Physical Health, play outside, play with your kids, school, special needs, the benefits of playing outdoors | 2 Comments

The Circle of Giving Back

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Carolyn Wilkie, RN

Growing up in the 1970-80’s, I don’t remember intentional “Pay it forward” days or knocking on doors for community food drives, but I do remember participating with both Brownies and Girl Guides. We did group activities like “clean up your … Continue reading →