Tag Archives: health
Marijuana: Four myths busted about one “little plant”
This is the first post in a three-part series about substance use and misuse in the teen years. I’m not sure what it is about marijuana (aka weed, pot, grass, cannabis, hash), but it sure is a hot topic! When … Continue reading
Parenting with mental health challenges
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?
Why are vaccines important for your pre-teen
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 … Continue reading
Pregnant? Get the real deal on your meal
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. … Continue reading
The Sleepy Teen Years
I remember what it was like to have two teenage sons who were always exhausted and never seemed to get enough sleep. Being that both are well over six feet tall, I assumed they were just tired from growing so … Continue reading
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