Tag Archives: Girls

Girl friendships: Is there a secret language?

Posted on October 26, 2015 by

Girls, girls, girls! When your daughter was first born, you may have pictured her growing up with good friends, always having fun while playing endlessly for hours. Fast forward a few years and you get hit with a reality check … Continue reading →

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An ounce of prevention: vaccine vs cervical cancer

Posted on January 14, 2013 by

Working as a nurse in the Communicable Disease Program at the Halton Region Health Department gives me a chance to promote the health of others and prevent vaccine preventable diseases.  You’ve been hearing a lot in the news recently about the importance … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Keeping Your Child/Tween Safe, Keeping Your Teen Safe, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Teens | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Mars, Venus, Sugar and Spice and Puppy Dog Tails

Posted on June 13, 2012 by

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 , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Pretty in pink

Posted on May 29, 2012 by

Note: Stay tuned for next week’s post focusing on being a boy On one of our recent family walks my barely three-year old daughter declared “I want to ride the girl bike!”  The girl bike?  Of course I knew what she … 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, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments