Category Archives: Parenting Your Teen
Prevent Concussions and Take Care of that Awesome Brain!
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
Hop on the walking school bus!
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
Reflections on innocence
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
How not to say the wrong thing
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
Supporting a family who is facing illness
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008. Since then I have had 4 major surgeries and chemotherapy. I’ve had a lot of ups and downs and a lot of times I needed help, whether I liked it or not. … Continue reading
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