Category Archives: Healthy Eating for your Teen

Boys and body image. Does your son look in the mirror?

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

I had never given a lot of thought about boys and their body image until I became the mother of a son. And what an eye opener it has been as I watch him go through his tween years. Boys … 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, Teens | Tagged body image, boys, boys and body image, child, family, kids, Mental Health, Physical Health, stress, support | 2 Comments

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

Will my kids eat healthy at university or college?

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Halton Guest Blogger

It seems like yesterday when I was leaving home for university. I was so excited to be free from rules and parents – and be in charge of my own life. The thought of a meal plan while I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Healthy Eating for your Teen, Teens | Tagged college, eat, Food, healthy, Physical Health, residence, university, weight | 1 Comment

No nuts back to school… honestly, it’s life and death

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Paula D'Orazio

Food allergies. Unless you, your child, or someone else you love has them, perhaps you don’t think about them all that much. Or perhaps you do. With the first day of school fast-approaching, it’s time to start thinking about the … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Children & Tweens with Special Needs, Healthy Eating for Toddlers & Preschoolers, Healthy Eating for Your Child/Tween, Healthy Eating for your Teen, 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, Preparing for Kindergarten, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Toddlers & Preschoolers with Special Needs | Tagged allergies, anaphylaxis, food allergies, Maia Gallo, Maia Santarelli-Gallo, no nuts, no nuts in schools, nut aware, nut-free, peanut free, Physical Health, Sabrina's Law, school, school health, special needs | 1 Comment

Do teens really need a caffeine buzz?

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

I do love good coffee, and probably will always enjoy the smell of it brewing. However, these days I only have it a couple of times a week and it’s often decaffeinated. I gave up having coffee every day because … Continue reading →