Tag Archives: Mental Health

Why you need to TALK about suicide with your kids

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

Suicide accounts for 24% of all deaths among 15-24 year olds, and in Halton region alone, Regional police receive, on average, one suicide-related call per day. Think about that: a suicide-related call EVERY DAY from someone in distress. As much … 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, Teens | Tagged Mental Health, resources, suicide, talk | 1 Comment

Sticks and stones are nothin’: Words are the real killers

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Paula D'Orazio

“Love and peace…and also disturbance and destruction begin at home” “Sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me.” Many of us, at least those of us who grew up in North America, are familiar with … 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 bucket filler, bucket filling, Bullying, empathy, friendship, grandparents, kind words, kindness, mean words, Mental Health, Mother Teresa, Peace begins at home, role model, school, special needs, sticks and stones, understanding, words hurt | 3 Comments

How do teens feel about starting high school? Hear their voice…

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

A wise person recently told me that “our very own high school experiences will affect how our kids are feeling about starting high school… and that we should try and allow them to have their own experiences”. These words really … 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, Transition to High School | Tagged acceptance, changes in school, high school, Mental Health, Physical Health, resiliency, school, starting high school | 1 Comment

Oh what a night: The power of friendship

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Paula D'Orazio

And now the conclusion to the story I posted on July 2 about the most strikingly meaningful night in recent family history. Last we left our struggling songstress… “The intermission ended and the house lights dimmed – a single spotlight illuminated … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween | Tagged best friends, BFF, childhood friendships, friends, friendship, kindness, Mental Health, school, special needs, support, the power of friendship | 1 Comment

Toddlers, Transitions and Tantrums

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Andrea Scott RN

A few months ago, I felt like I lost my grip on this mommy thing. Only now am I ready to share. It was about my daughter’s transition to child care: the most challenging mommy experience I’ve had to date. … Continue reading →