Category Archives: Teens

Eating Disorders: It starts earlier than you think. Learn 10 simple tips to promote a healthy body image.

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

To help raise awareness I want to start talking about eating disorders. Did you know that most kids who develop an eating disorder do so between the ages of 11-14? Although it can start as early as age 5! Five! … Continue reading →

Family Matters: Relationships are key!

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

Family matters. It’s simple, the key is to develop a positive relationship with your children. Start early, this will BE one of their greatest protective factors in life. There are no secret ingredients, no gimmicks, no quick fixes. It’s about … 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 developmental assets, family assets, kids, Mental Health, nurturing relationship, positive relationship, protective factors, relationship, school | 6 Comments

Radon: Be aware of the dangers in your home

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Carolyn Wilkie, RN

January has arrived! At this time of year, many of us are motivated to make positive changes for our families, improve our health and get off to a fresh start. In my home, there has been more activity in the … 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, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged air quaity and lung cancer, air quality, dangers of radon, environmental health, grandparents, indoor air quality, lung cancer in non-smokers, radon, radon fixes, radon in your home, radon risks, school health, special needs | Leave a comment

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

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 →