Category Archives: Teens

Camping with kids: It reconnected us as a family…

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

When I was a child, the summers seemed endless. Do you remember that? Just day after day with no schedule but the “It’s time for dinner” from the front porch. Ahhh! Summers always started the same way for me. For … Continue reading →

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How to Grow an Astronaut – Chris Hadfield Style!

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Paula D'Orazio

“Ground control to Major Tom”…I mean, Hadfield – you’ve really made the grade! Space has never really interested me too much. In fact, the use of astronauts as the unofficial benchmark for smarts and achievement (along with brain surgeons and … Continue reading →

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Fun in the Sun and a Mom on the Run

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Paula D'Orazio

Okay – I don’t know about you but I have definitely heard enough warnings to make me rightly cautious when exposing my kids to the sun. Be it from my doctor, pharmacist, the media or my colleagues here at the Halton … Continue reading →

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Start a conversation with your kids about smoking

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

“Mom have you ever smoked”? This was my son’s question to me. I was glad he asked. I’ve always encouraged “ask me anything”. I’d rather my kids get the information from me. It allows me to add my values to the discussion. … Continue reading →

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Prevent Concussions and Take Care of that Awesome Brain!

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

It’s Safe Kids Week and this year’s focus is on concussions in children. There has been some much needed attention to brain injuries recently because of Sydney Crosby’s concussions. I’m glad to see that he has recovered, but not without many struggles. His … Continue reading →