Tag Archives: healthy

Being a healthy divorced mom

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Halton Guest Blogger

When my daughter was 18 months old I made the difficult decision to leave my husband. I moved to a new city and started over. We had equal access, but she spent 60% of her time with me or sometimes … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged healthy, healthy lifestyle, how to cope, Mental Health, Physical Health, single mom, single parent, stress, take care of self | 5 Comments

How to increase your kids’ intake of fruits and vegetables with minimal effort

Posted on August 24, 2017 by Andrea Scott RN

It was one of those busy days when breakfast was cold cereal and dinner was soup with grilled cheese. My daughter had refused the soup, and her lunch bag showed her container of fruit and veggies were untouched. Unless you … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Healthy Eating for Toddlers & Preschoolers, Healthy Eating for Your Child/Tween, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged fruit, healthy, how to get kids to eat, Physical Health, vegetables, veggies | Leave a comment

Eating Disorders: It starts earlier than you think. Learn 10 simple tips to promote a healthy body image.

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

To help raise awareness I want to start talking about eating disorders. Did you know that most kids who develop an eating disorder do so between the ages of 11-14? Although it can start as early as age 5! Five! … 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, Keeping Your Child/Tween Safe, Keeping Your Teen Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Teen Brain, Teens | Tagged anorexia, body image, bulemia, Bullying, children, eating disorders, family, Feeding Your Baby in the First Year, healthy, healthy body image, Mental Health, parents, physical activity, Physical Health, prevetion, school health, tips | 3 Comments

Will my kids eat healthy at university or college?

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Halton Guest Blogger

It seems like yesterday when I was leaving home for university. I was so excited to be free from rules and parents – and be in charge of my own life. The thought of a meal plan while I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Healthy Eating for your Teen, Teens | Tagged college, eat, Food, healthy, Physical Health, residence, university, weight | 1 Comment

Ready Set Go to Kindergarten: Growing A Healthy Body

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Paula D'Orazio

This post is the first of a 5-part series about getting your preschooler ready for Kindergarten. Be sure to check out Paula’s other top 10 tips for getting your preschooler off to a good start. “Eat your veggies”, “Sneeze into your elbow”, … Continue reading →