Category Archives: Teens

How to talk about disabilities with kids

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Andrea Scott RN

Just before turning one, I lost my hearing and don’t remember being any other way. My life (to me, anyway) is normal. There are plenty of modifications that I need and use. I wear a hearing aid in one ear … Continue reading →

Spring into action in Halton!

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

Spring is in the air. The weather is warming, the sun is shining and the crisp breeze gently presses against my face as I take a long, deep breath and feel inspired. Inspired to get outside with the family. But my … 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, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged active, explore, family, family activity, farmers markets, farms, halton region, Mental Health, physical activity, Physical Health, preschoolers, special needs, things to do, time together, tweens, volunteer, walk | Leave a comment

Let’s end the “I’m not eating that!” battle

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Sarah Flynn RN

Mealtime – a time when we effortlessly prepare a variety of foods and then wait excitedly for our families to rush to the table and enjoy every bite! Oh wait, I think I just saw a unicorn! OK, time to get … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Feeding Your Baby in the First Year, Healthy Eating for Toddlers & Preschoolers, Healthy Eating for Your Child/Tween, Healthy Eating for your Teen, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged connectiveness, eating, family meals, Feeding Your Baby in the First Year, Healthy Habits, meal time, Mental Health, Physical Health, positive eating habits, preschoolers, Responsibility of Feeding, school health, tweens | Leave a comment

Are you parenting a teen? Here are 5 actions that will help.

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

It was freezing rain this one morning as my son and I hustled into the car to start our day. As we sat down, he noticed a thin layer of icy slush on the windshield. My son asked, “Will the wipers … Continue reading →

Posted in Alcohol, Tobacco & Drugs, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Teen, Keeping Your Teen Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Teen, Teen Brain, Teens | Tagged be connected, be involved, Mental Health, monitor, parenting actions, parenting teens, Physical Health, provide support, relationship, role model, school health, strong parent child relationship, teens, tweens | 3 Comments

Would you really know if your child is bullying others?

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

When I hear the word bully, I think of “Biff “from Back to the Future. Biff Tannen was a big, selfish bully who got what he wanted by intimidating others. Biff had an overbearing personality and was just plain mean. He had poor … Continue reading →