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Tag Archives: Mental Health
Helping teens and tweens maintain mental well-being throughout the pandemic
The demands of COVID-19 have been difficult for everyone. For teens and tweens, there has also been a fair amount of loss. Beyond missing out on major rites of passage, this past year has also meant the loss of everyday … 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 Teen, Keeping Your Teen Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Teen, Teen Brain, Teens
Tagged Coping, COVID-19, Mental Health, mental wellness, parenting teens, tweens
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How grandma can be an awesome breastfeeding support
I remember how exciting it was for my husband and me when we had our first newborn! However, I also recall feeling overwhelmed by the exhaustion, breastfeeding challenges, caring for the baby and household chores! Breastfeeding and bonding with my … Continue reading
Teens and screens: the science you need to know
Over the last few decades, devices have become such a large part of our lives and one thing we can be sure of – they’re not going away. 64% of Ontario youth “spend three hours or more per day on … Continue reading
Posted in Children & Tweens, 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, Teen Brain, Teens
Tagged development, devices, effects of screens, limiting screen time, Mental Health, Physical Health, research, screen addiction, screentime, teenagers, tweens
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5 awesome things I discovered about being a divorced parent
Quite often we hear about how hard it is to be a divorced parent, and it can be, but there are perks too! When I think back to when my daughter and I were on our own, I have very … Continue reading
It is possible! Tips for traveling with kids who have special needs
With the school break coming up fast, many families are preparing to travel. When you have a child with special needs, or even a child who struggles with transitions, you know there’s more to consider than just packing clothes for … Continue reading
Posted in Babies, Babies with Special Needs, Children & Tweens, Children & Tweens with Special Needs, Keeping Your Child/Tween Safe, Keeping Your Toddler & Preschooler Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Teens, Teens With Special Needs, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Toddlers & Preschoolers with Special Needs
Tagged autism, disability, family, flight, fly, Mental Health, prepare, preschoolers, Safety, special need, special needs, Travel, trip, tweens, vacation
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