Tag Archives: preschoolers

Top five self-care tips for single parents

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

Parenting can pull you in so many different directions. One second it’s the most wonderful experience ever and the next you are pulling every last hair out of your head! Parenting is tough and, at times, can be all the more challenging when … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Pregnancy, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged boundaries, health, Mental Health, Physical Health, preschoolers, self-care, single, single dad, single mom, single parenting, support, support system, time for yourself, tweens | 1 Comment

Snivy lives upstairs – Making self-regulation your own

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Halton Guest Blogger

When my son faces a stressful or frustrating situation, he uses his self-titled snivy-power. Yes, just like a lot kids his age (well all ages actually), he loves Pokémon. His favourite is a green grass snake Pokémon named Snivy. Snivy … Continue reading →

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The realities of “bad moms”

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

I was ready for some much needed routine as this school year starts, but then the reality hit me! The relaxed mode I was in is over and I’m left with an enormous amount of stress. Yes, stress with the … Continue reading →

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What is a growth mindset?

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Halton Guest Blogger

My 14-year-old sits hunched over her math homework. She is frustrated because she does not understand it. Her hands fly up in frustration and the words spew out “I can’t do it – I’m just not a math person!” According … Continue reading →

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Water is the solution to the coach’s text

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Halton Guest Blogger

It is 4:00 pm, I have to get my daughter to her soccer game and I just received a reminder text from her coach that I’m on drinks and snacks for the game! Great! I have an hour to get organized and … Continue reading →