Tag Archives: resiliency

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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Are parents helping or hindering resiliency in their kids?

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

What is it that we really want for our kids? Do we want them to be… • Happy? • Successful? • Well liked? • Smart? All of the above? “Well, yes of course “ Right…?? I don’t often hear parents … 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 bounce back, conflict, conflict resolution, helicopter parenting, hovering, kids, Mental Health, Physical Health, problem solving, resiliency, school health, solving issues, solving own problems, teens | 8 Comments

How do teens feel about starting high school? Hear their voice…

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

A wise person recently told me that “our very own high school experiences will affect how our kids are feeling about starting high school… and that we should try and allow them to have their own experiences”. These words really … Continue reading →