Category Archives: Teens

Hop on the walking school bus!

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Andrea Scott RN

So a couple of days ago I was on Twitter for HaltonParents, y’know, minding my own business, when I stumbled upon this CTV News report, that asks “Are we DRIVING our kids to unhealthy habits?” The report says, “Fewer kids … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Preparing for Kindergarten, Teens, Transition to High School | Tagged 2013 Active Healthy Kids Canada Report Card, bike to school, community, developmental assets, drive to school, physical activity, Physical Health, safe neighbourhood, school, school health, walk to school, walking school bus | 2 Comments

Reflections on innocence

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Paula D'Orazio

My heart sank deep in my chest and my eyes immediately filled with tears just now as I learned from a radio report that the remains of Tim Bosma had been found in a rural area in southwestern Ontario. Details … 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 Bosma, community, family, grieving, heavy heart, injury prevention, innocence, loving community, Mental Health, Physical Health, school, stranger, stranger safety, talk to strangers, thoughts and feelings, Tim, Tim Bosma | 6 Comments

Disasters and Tragedies… Can you ever be prepared?

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

I’m still in shock by the recent bombings in Boston. I’m so saddened and horrified that this senseless act has taken place… again. How do you even try to explain this tragedy to your kids? My 12 year old son just couldn’t understand why … 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, Prenatal Health, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged children, disaster, emergency, emergency preparedness, events, families, health, kids, parents, Services, tragedy | 1 Comment

Are YOUR immunizations up to date?

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Andrea Scott RN

I don’t know about you but since I’ve become a mom I can barely make sure my toenails are clipped. I like to think I’m doing alright with self-care – for the most part I’m eating healthy and exercising. I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Before Pregnancy, Children & Tweens, Keeping Your Baby Safe, Keeping Your Child/Tween Safe, Keeping Your Teen Safe, Keeping Your Toddler & Preschooler Safe, Parenting, Pregnancy, Prenatal Health, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged boosters, grandparents, immunization, meningitis, Physical Health, Services, special needs, vaccine, vaccine preventable disease | 10 Comments

How not to say the wrong thing

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Karen Hay, RN

Last week I posted a blog about how to help and support a family facing illness. That blog focused on what you can do. Along with the challenges of not knowing what to do, you can face the challenge of not … Continue reading →