Tag Archives: parenting teens

The teen brain and the missing gym bag!

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

I tried very hard not to get annoyed with my teenage son when he lost his gym bag. I know in the grand scheme of things, it not a big deal. But, it still bothered me that he couldn’t find … 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, Teen Brain, Teens, Transition to High School | Tagged behaviour, brain development, emotional brain, emotions, Mental Health, parenting teens, parents, Physical Health, rational brain, risk taking, teen behaviour, Teen Brain | 2 Comments

So your teen wants to start dating. What every parent should do.

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

You knew this day would come…the day that your teen wants to start dating. With your years of dating wisdom many things pop into your head, including “WHY?” Or maybe “WHY so SOON?” You want to shout out “Not yet! … Continue reading →

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To Curfew or Not to Curfew. Have the times changed?

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

When I hear the word curfew, I wonder… what exactly is “a curfew”? Because when I was younger curfew was 11 p.m. – no matter what! Let me clarify, it actually wasn’t my curfew, but that of my older sisters. … Continue reading →

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Party! Party! Paarttyyyy! Help I’ve got teens!

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

O.k. We all remember being a teenager and the quest for independence. But NOW we are on the other side of the coin. WE are the parents… (Deep breath… in & out). Now I can so relate to my own … Continue reading →

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Get to know thy TEEN neighbours. It’s pretty amazing!

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

Neighbours… ah I bet everyone has one really good neighbour story! I too have several neighbour stories but the one that I share most is about the teenage boy next door. He drove too fast down our quiet residential street. … Continue reading →