Category Archives: Parenting

Mirror mirror on the wall…

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Paula D'Orazio

Every name I got called. Every taunt, every mocking facial expression directed my way. Anyone who ever made a negative comment about my weight, height or appearance…I remember. Vividly. I’ve long pondered whether there was something emotionally wrong with me. … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Teen, Healthy Eating for Your Child/Tween, Healthy Eating for your Teen, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged appearance, body image, Bullying, Children's Mental Health, eating disorders, how I feel about myself, kids and body image, Mental Health, Physical Health, weight | 1 Comment

“Sacrifices” during Pregnancy – totally worth it

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Andrea Scott RN

There’s a lot of chatter lately about the sacrifices one is expected to make during pregnancy. The controversy stems from the new book, “Expecting Better: Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom Is Wrong-and What You Really Need to Know” by Emily Oster. … Continue reading →

Posted in Before Pregnancy, Parenting, Pregnancy, Prenatal Health | Tagged alcohol, baby, beer, disease prevention, emily oster, expecting better, FASD, fetal alcohol, fetus, food safety, how much is safe, oster, Physical Health, pregnancy, pregnant, recommendation, sacrifice, wine | 1 Comment

Halloween Traditions – How old is too old to Trick or Treat?

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

I love Halloween; it’s one of my favorite times of the year. Halloween is the culmination of fall: the weather is crisp and cool, the vibrant leaves are falling and there is a palpable excitement in the air. It’s that … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Teens | Tagged halloween, local farms, pumpkins, safe neighbourhood, teens and halloween, too old, traditions, trick or treat | 1 Comment

2013/2014 Flu Shot Review: Two Thumbs Up

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Andrea Scott RN

This month Halton Region launched the 2013/2014 influenza vaccine. I got to be one of the first to experience the new 2013 flu shot – one of the perks of being a nurse who may come into contact with vulnerable … 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, Pregnancy, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged 2013, 2014, clinics, flu, flu shot, grandparents, influenza, influenza vaccine, Physical Health, Services, special needs, vaccine | Leave a comment

7 Effective Homework Habits

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

As I title this blog, I’m throwing a little reference to the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People in there… Uhmmm… Could effective homework habits be the beginning of developing a highly effective student? Fingers crossed… I’m hopeful. However, for some … Continue reading →