Category Archives: Teens

Light it up BLUE for Autism Awareness!

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Paula D'Orazio

Our differences. Our traits, beliefs, preferences, abilities, frailties, exceptionalities – all of it. These are the things that make the world go ‘round. Dr. Temple Grandin, who quite famously uttered the words “I am different, not less” knew what she … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Children & Tweens with Special Needs, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Teens, Teens With Special Needs, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Toddlers & Preschoolers with Special Needs | Tagged Aperger's, ASD, ASD and bullying, autism, autism and bullying, Autism Awareness Day, autism spectrum disorder, Bullying, grandparents, special needs, teachable moment | Leave a comment

How do YOU get your teen to eat breakfast?

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

Here we go… I’m entering yet another new parenting stage. How does it happen so quickly, one day I’m helping my kids get dressed in the mornings and the next, they are setting their own alarms. In a blink of … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Healthy Eating for Your Child/Tween, Healthy Eating for your Teen, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Teens | Tagged benefits of breakfast, breakfast, easy breakfast, eating, fast, Mental Health, not hungry, on the go, parents, Physical Health, school, school health, teens, teens and breakfast | 2 Comments

Are parents helping or hindering resiliency in their kids?

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

What is it that we really want for our kids? Do we want them to be… • Happy? • Successful? • Well liked? • Smart? All of the above? “Well, yes of course “ Right…?? I don’t often hear parents … 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 bounce back, conflict, conflict resolution, helicopter parenting, hovering, kids, Mental Health, Physical Health, problem solving, resiliency, school health, solving issues, solving own problems, teens | 9 Comments

Women ROCK!

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Paula D'Orazio

International Women’s Day is upon us. A time to reflect on, and truly embrace, one indelible truth: WOMEN ROCK! Many of us are juggling being mothers, partners, daughters, aunts, grandmothers, sisters and friends – and doing it darn well I might … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged bucket filler, daughter, in praise of women, International Women's Day, mommy, mother, poem, wife, women rock, women's poetry | 6 Comments

iparent uparent we all PARENT at iparent

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

What is Halton iparent? It’s the Halton Parenting Directory on-line. It is an easy way to find information that can help strengthen and expand your parenting knowledge and skills.