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Talk to Teens about Drugs & Alcohol using Justin Bieber’s situation.

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

Here we go again. Another high-profile drug and alcohol scandal…however this time it’s not Toronto Mayor Rob Ford (not today anyway!). It’s our beloved young-hip-hop-totally-cool-locally-grown… Justin Bieber. The Biebs has got himself into some real trouble. You may be dumbfounded … Continue reading →

Posted in Alcohol, Tobacco & Drugs, 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 alcohol, conversation, drinking, drinking and driving, drugs, dui, Justin Bieber, Mental Health, parents, Physical Health, role model, school health, talk, talk to your kids, teens | Leave a comment

Bullying Prevention. Parents “YOU” are vital!

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

As we enter bullying awareness and prevention week, you will probably hear your kids speak of activities, assemblies and announcements that are being done within their school. You’ll hear the “Ra Ra’s” of everyone standing up to bullying. However, once … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Children & Tweens with Special Needs, 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, Keeping Your Toddler & Preschooler Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Preparing for Kindergarten, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Toddlers & Preschoolers with Special Needs | Tagged Bullying, bullying awareness, bullying awareness week, bullying in schools, bullying parenting tips, bullying prevention, give respect get respect, Mental Health, parents, relationships, Robert Bateman High School, school health, teens | 2 Comments

Making Math Fun for Young Children (and Parents Too!)

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Halton Guest Blogger

Parents often confide in me their anxiety about helping their children with math once they start school. Usually they are worried their own negative attitude and fear of math will be transferred to their children. I always reassure them that … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Preparing for Kindergarten, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged children, fun, hate math, how to make math fun, learn, math, math skills, parents, school, teach math | 1 Comment

Why you’re STILL talking about sleep when you have teens…

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

As I read my colleague, Andrea’s, recent post Is she sleeping through the night yet?, I chuckled to myself because, guess what? I’m still talking about sleep now that my babies are teens! They stay up late & sleep late…very LATE on … 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 parents, Physical Health, school health, sleep, sleep and electronics, teens, transition to teen | 4 Comments

Sleep away camp – Are you and your kids ready?

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

An image of summer camp like this one gets me all the time. The kids are smiling and hugging, and you just sense they are loving every second of their time away from home. Perhaps these types of images and memories are … Continue reading →