Category Archives: Teens

The holidays are a great time to talk to your kids about alcohol

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

As stressful as the holiday season may be, I do admit to enjoying most festive rituals and traditions. Mine include family, food, baked goods and red wine! Ahh…there is nothing like cooking a turkey and enjoying a nice glass of … Continue reading →

Posted in Alcohol, Tobacco & Drugs, Children & Tweens, Keeping Your Child/Tween Safe, Keeping Your Teen Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Teen Brain, Teens | Tagged acohol, brain, brain development, delay drinking, drinking, effects of alcohol, grandparents, Holidays, Mental Health, Physical Health, school health, teens and drinking, wine | 1 Comment

What every parent needs to know about CONSTIPATION

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Paula D'Orazio

Let’s all agree that constipation isn’t the greatest – especially for kids. It’s also not the most comfortable topic to talk about, although I’m pretty sure we all know that having a happy bowel is important if you’re going to be a … Continue reading →

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The SECRET to blended families revealed! (Brady Bunch style)

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Paula D'Orazio

This blog is the last in our 2014 series celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the International Year of the Family. ♫ “Here’s the story…of a lovely lady…who was bringing up three very lovely girls”♫…okay – I’m dating myself here (BADLY!) but I … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Teen, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged blended families, blended family, Brady family, divorce and children, divorce and step families, making blended families work, Mental Health, special needs, step families, step parent, step siblings, step-family, The Brady Bunch | Leave a comment

Are you asking your kids to lie to you?

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

Have you ever fibbed about how much you like Aunt Betty’s gift? Or how you like your mother’s new hair cut? It’s harmless right? After all you’re only trying to protect their feelings… this isn’t really lying is it? And … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged behaviour, denying, fears and wishes, kids lying, lies, lying, Mental Health, parents, questions, school, truth | Leave a comment

So your teen wants to start dating. What every parent should do.

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

You knew this day would come…the day that your teen wants to start dating. With your years of dating wisdom many things pop into your head, including “WHY?” Or maybe “WHY so SOON?” You want to shout out “Not yet! … Continue reading →