Tag Archives: developmental assets

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

“You’re amazing, just the way you are!”

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Halton Guest Blogger

“My child does this so well!” “He is so clever, just the other day I watched him….!” How many times have you said something similar about your little one to a friend? I wonder how many times we actually tell … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged amazing, child, developmental assets, encourage, Mental Health, positive behaviour, self-esteem | 6 Comments

Rebellious Behaviour from an Adolescent with a Developmental Disability

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

“I don’t want to go to summer camp this year! I hate summer camp! You can’t make me go!” The frustrated and confused mother can’t understand why her 15-year old daughter is being so difficult. She has gone every other year. … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Children & Tweens with Special Needs, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Teen, Keeping Your Child/Tween Safe, Keeping Your Teen Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Teens, Teens With Special Needs | Tagged behaviour, camp, developmental assets, developmental disability, disability, rebellion, Rebellious, school, school health, Services, special needs, Summer camp, teen, teens | 5 Comments

The morning of your very first day…

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Halton Guest Blogger

Starting high school is stressful for both parents and teens: below are ways to support your teen. Also read our blog written by a terrified parent’s point of view. “Take a deep breath and you walk through the doors, it’s … 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, Transition to High School | Tagged adjusting, developmental assets, first day, high school, Mental Health, new school, parents, resilience, school, school health, stress, teen, transition | 1 Comment

Invest in your child – It’s your biggest rate of return

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Halton Guest Blogger

This is the fourth post in our series about child care. When I was as a young working mom of two children, I struggled with finding the time to play games with my kids. I was busy caring for them and balancing … Continue reading →