Tag Archives: Mental Health

Anxiety and kids: has this become the new norm?

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

As a parent are you worried about your child’s emotional well-being? Well you are not alone. Did you know that anxiety disorders are the number one mental health problem in children and youth? So let’s talk about anxiety. Has living … 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 | Tagged anxiety, Coping, feelings, help, Mental Health, parenting support, perceptions, relaxation, school, school health, stress, support, worry | 1 Comment

Get Outside for Goodness’ Sake

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Paula D'Orazio

I was supposed to write a blog promoting the idea of getting outside to play. So, here goes: Go outside and play. Blog’s done. 🙂 Yeah, but when have I ever stopped at just four words? (LOL!) That and it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged bring back play, get out and play, Mental Health, outdoor play, Physical Health, play outside, play with your kids, school, special needs, the benefits of playing outdoors | 2 Comments

The Circle of Giving Back

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Carolyn Wilkie, RN

Growing up in the 1970-80’s, I don’t remember intentional “Pay it forward” days or knocking on doors for community food drives, but I do remember participating with both Brownies and Girl Guides. We did group activities like “clean up your … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Teen, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged bucket filling, caring, developmental assets, giving back, Mental Health, pay it forward, school, the gift of giving back, volunteer, volunteer halton | Leave a comment

Parents: Are your phones really smart?

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

Let’s talk about phones, growing up I had one. It was in the living room, and talking was fun. Then they became cordless, nothing was tying us down. Now in my room I went, and talked ’bout things that were … 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 Mental Health, parents, phones, physical activity, Physical Health, play, school, school health, smart phones | Leave a comment

Finding “ME” time as a parent… Is it really possible?

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Carolyn Wilkie, RN

Why is it the moment nature desperately calls or your best friend rings from overseas after months without connection, or you are toe deep into that warmly filled bathtub one of your toughest weeks when your kids “hunt” you down … Continue reading →