Category Archives: Teens

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

Halloween Traditions – How old is too old to Trick or Treat?

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

I love Halloween; it’s one of my favorite times of the year. Halloween is the culmination of fall: the weather is crisp and cool, the vibrant leaves are falling and there is a palpable excitement in the air. It’s that … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Teens | Tagged halloween, local farms, pumpkins, safe neighbourhood, teens and halloween, too old, traditions, trick or treat | 1 Comment

2013/2014 Flu Shot Review: Two Thumbs Up

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Andrea Scott RN

This month Halton Region launched the 2013/2014 influenza vaccine. I got to be one of the first to experience the new 2013 flu shot – one of the perks of being a nurse who may come into contact with vulnerable … 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, Pregnancy, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged 2013, 2014, clinics, flu, flu shot, grandparents, influenza, influenza vaccine, Physical Health, Services, special needs, vaccine | Leave a comment

7 Effective Homework Habits

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

As I title this blog, I’m throwing a little reference to the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People in there… Uhmmm… Could effective homework habits be the beginning of developing a highly effective student? Fingers crossed… I’m hopeful. However, for some … 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, Transition to High School | Tagged help, homework, homework tips, kids, school, schoolwork, tweens | 3 Comments

Kids and Money: Not So Funny!

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Halton Guest Blogger

Wow! Teaching our children to manage money is not very easy, is it? My girls are 11 and 13 and have definitely awoken to the extras that a few dollars in their pockets can buy. While it is true that … Continue reading →