Category Archives: Teens

There is no such thing as a bad kid

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Paula D'Orazio

“If only people would understand and not judge us, our parenting or our child…and not desert us.” I know a young boy with an infectious laugh, a wicked sense of humour and an uncanny ability to dismantle and … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Children & Tweens with Special Needs, 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, Teens With Special Needs | Tagged Bullying, Children's Mental Health, conduct disorder, Coping, friendship, grandparents, Mental Health, ODD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, school, school health, special needs, understanding | 4 Comments

Water tubing: New heights for my son; New nerves for his mom

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

Our summer vacation over the past few years has been to rent the same quaint little white housekeeping cottage. It sits right on the edge of Pine Lake in Northern Ontario. Actually there are 5 cottages that line the shore, … 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 injury, Keeping Your Baby Safe, Physical Health, risks, tubing, Water, water safety, water tubing | Leave a comment

Hey, that’s WATER! You can’t waste that stuff!!

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Paula D'Orazio

“Ummm…whaT (emphasis on the “T”) do you think you’re doing?” My pint-sized son stands before me, hands on hips with full-on attitude (or “chude” as we call it in our house), furrowed brow and look of utter indignation. I follow his … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged environment, halton region, Halton water conservation, Outdoor water-use restriction, school, teach kids water conservation, Water, Water conservation, Water resources | 1 Comment

Keeping Your TEEN Busy This Summer

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

Ahhh summer… the days are starting to get longer and the warmth of the sun is putting an extra spring in your step. The routine of school days and bedtimes will soon be a distant memory. But maybe now it’s starting to hit you! Your … Continue reading →

Posted in Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Teen, Keeping Your Teen Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Teen, Teens | Tagged have fun, keeping busy, Mental Health, physical activity, Physical Health, summer, teens, tweens, volunteer, work together | 2 Comments

It’s summer… where did bedtime go?

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Andrea Scott RN

Just like that the longest days of the year are here. Oh sun, how I missed you this winter! At the same time though, I also am noticing my toddler’s bed time is creeping later and later. I’m not sure … Continue reading →