Tag Archives: parents
Teenage Wasteland
This is the last post in a three-part series about substance use and misuse in the teen years. Teenage Wasteland might be a memorable song lyric by The Who…but teens getting wasted – is it really no big deal or should … Continue reading
There are no princesses or maids living here…
Have you ever heard yourself repeating the following, “Come for dinner please?” “Clean your room!” “Stop hitting your sister.” “Behave!” I know I have. What about: “Get me some milk!” “No!” or “I don’t want to.” These are some of … Continue reading
Parenting with mental health challenges
Working with youth, I’m well aware of the challenges young people face when struggling with a mental illness. But it got me thinking…what if the situation was reversed?
Pot? Weed? Marijuana? You tell us…
The Halton Region Health Department is currently working with some of our community partners (such as the Halton Regional Police Service and the two school boards) on a new online resource related to cannabis/marijuana/pot/weed for parents, and we want your … Continue reading
Hey Mom & Dad … Where do babies come from?
Children are curious and ask A LOT of questions. Often where there is a child asking a question, there is a parent nearby who is patiently answering these questions. That is until they ask about … (cue horror movie music … Continue reading
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