Tag Archives: Physical Health

The dangerous games kids are playing

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

Young kids are playing a dangerous game called the “choking game”. I hesitate to write the word game, because it is not a game at all! And frankly it scares me that kids are doing this. It scares me as … 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, Teen Brain, Teens | Tagged alcohol, asphyxiation, brain cells, Bullying, california knock out, chocking game, death, drugs, flatliner, game, high, kids, Mental Health, parents, Physical Health, risky behaviour, school, strangulation | 2 Comments

Are you contributing to mealtime mania?

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Maureen Harris, RN

I recently delivered a presentation to a group of parents with young children on ‘mealtime mania’–the name says it all. Parents were worried that their toddlers were not eating enough, were refusing to try new foods, or were a picky eater. … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Feeding Your Baby in the First Year, Healthy Eating for Toddlers & Preschoolers, Healthy Eating for Your Child/Tween, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged division of responsibility, eat, eating, father, grandparents, how much, mother, new foods, parents, Physical Health, picky eaters, what kids eat | 2 Comments

Eating Disorders: It starts earlier than you think. Learn 10 simple tips to promote a healthy body image.

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

To help raise awareness I want to start talking about eating disorders. Did you know that most kids who develop an eating disorder do so between the ages of 11-14? Although it can start as early as age 5! Five! … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Teen, Healthy Eating for Your Child/Tween, Healthy Eating for your Teen, Keeping Your Child/Tween Safe, Keeping Your Teen Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Teen Brain, Teens | Tagged anorexia, body image, bulemia, Bullying, children, eating disorders, family, Feeding Your Baby in the First Year, healthy, healthy body image, Mental Health, parents, physical activity, Physical Health, prevetion, school health, tips | 3 Comments

Are your kids on social media?

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

Social media is like a wildfire. Once it catches on, it keeps going and is very difficult to stop. I will admit, it has been a challenge trying to keep up with the technological prowess of my kids, let alone … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Keeping Your Child/Tween Safe, Keeping Your Teen Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Teens | Tagged Bullying, guiding, instagram, kids, Mental Health, monitoring, Physical Health, social media, teaching, teaching social media | 3 Comments

The holidays are a great time to talk to your kids about alcohol

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

As stressful as the holiday season may be, I do admit to enjoying most festive rituals and traditions. Mine include family, food, baked goods and red wine! Ahh…there is nothing like cooking a turkey and enjoying a nice glass of … Continue reading →