Tag Archives: boys

The HPV vaccine and boys

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

My 13 year old son recently had his yearly routine physical. Now that he’s in grade 8, I was asked to remain in the waiting area (yet another sign that he’s growing up!). The doctor still invited me in afterwards … 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 boys, cancer, HPV, HPV vaccine, immunization, Physical Health, prevention, safe, Services, vaccines | 3 Comments

Boys and body image. Does your son look in the mirror?

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

I had never given a lot of thought about boys and their body image until I became the mother of a son. And what an eye opener it has been as I watch him go through his tween years. Boys … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Teen, Healthy Eating for Your Child/Tween, Healthy Eating for your Teen, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Teens | Tagged body image, boys, boys and body image, child, family, kids, Mental Health, Physical Health, stress, support | 2 Comments

Mars, Venus, Sugar and Spice and Puppy Dog Tails

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Paula D'Orazio

Note: Make sure to check out our other blog posts that focus on being a boy and a girl. “Hello, my name is Paula, and I am guilty of gender discrimination.” There – I said it. Whew – glad to … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged boys, boys vs. girls, gender, Gender discrimination, gender identification, Girls, girls vs. boys, personality, school, temperament | 3 Comments

Boys will be boys!

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

Note: Last week’s post focused on being a girl…if you missed it you can check it out here. “It’s a Boy!” I was in shock at that moment when I realized that the ultrasound technician had been wrong and our … Continue reading →