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Parenting with mental health challenges

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

Working with youth, I’m well aware of the challenges young people face when struggling with a mental illness. But it got me thinking…what if the situation was reversed? Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Depression & Anxiety After Birth, Depression & Anxiety During Pregnancy, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Teen, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Pregnancy, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged emotional health, health, Mental Health, Mental Illness, parents, support, Treatment | Leave a comment

Why are vaccines important for your pre-teen

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

As parents of pre-teens know, starting Grade 7 is a big transition for the entire family. The move to high school and early adulthood is just around the corner and there are many things parents can do to make sure our children are prepared for that next stage in life. Getting your child vaccinated against some serious diseases is one of the most important things you can do. Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Keeping Your Child/Tween Safe, Parenting Your Child/Tween | Tagged disease, disease prevention, halton region health department, health, Hepatitis B, medicine, Menactra, Physical Health, pre-teen, school, school health, Services, vaccinations, vaccines | Leave a comment

Pregnant? Get the real deal on your meal

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

Doesn’t it seem that when you are pregnant everyone wants to tell you how to eat, what to eat and everything in-between?

As a Registered Dietitian working with the Halton Prenatal Nutrition Program I hear a lot of myths around prenatal nutrition. Even when I myself was pregnant, the old adages of eating for two were a dime a dozen. Even though nutrition information is everywhere and at everyone’s finger tips, it also doesn’t guarantee it is credible or reliable. Continue reading →

Posted in Pregnancy, Prenatal Health | Tagged Feeding Your Baby in the First Year, Food, health, healthy-living, myths, national nutrition month, nutrition, Physical Health, pregnancy, pregnant, prenatal nutrition program | 4 Comments

Pot? Weed? Marijuana? You tell us…

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

The Halton Region Health Department is currently working with some of our community partners (such as the Halton Regional Police Service and the two school boards) on a new online resource related to cannabis/marijuana/pot/weed for parents, and we want your feedback. Let us know how you refer to this drug.

Posted in Children & Tweens, Teens | Tagged cannabis, drugs, marijuana, parents, poll, pot, school, teens, weed | 1 Comment

My Unexpected Battle with Postpartum Depression

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

My pregnancy was amazing. Really amazing. Aside from the usual “morning sickness” during my first trimester, I actually couldn’t remember when I had felt better. I had lots of energy, my mood was exceptional, and I couldn’t wait to deliver my little bundle of joy. I actually walked into the hospital excited for labour.

I delivered… and then I crashed. Right there in the hospital.

Continue reading →