Tag Archives: role model

Baby you can drive my car… I think

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Nicole O'Donnell, RN

Handing the car keys over to my 16 year-old is one of the most difficult parenting moments I have yet to encounter. Putting her on a 10 hour flight as an unaccompanied minor had caused me angst and kept me … Continue reading →

Posted in Keeping Your Teen Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Teen, Teen Brain, Teens | Tagged cellphone, decision making, distracted driving, driving, impaired driving, learning, role model, rules, Safety | 3 Comments

Are you parenting a teen? Here are 5 actions that will help.

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

It was freezing rain this one morning as my son and I hustled into the car to start our day. As we sat down, he noticed a thin layer of icy slush on the windshield. My son asked, “Will the wipers … Continue reading →

Posted in Alcohol, Tobacco & Drugs, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Teen, Keeping Your Teen Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Teen, Teen Brain, Teens | Tagged be connected, be involved, Mental Health, monitor, parenting actions, parenting teens, Physical Health, provide support, relationship, role model, school health, strong parent child relationship, teens, tweens | 3 Comments

Parenting is key to help teens navigate high school

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

If you’ve got kids, the first day of school was probably pretty emotional for everyone…parents and kids alike and it really doesn’t matter what grade they are entering. But, if you have a teen starting high school, then you know “those … 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, Teens, Transition to High School | Tagged anxious, balance, balance homework, connect, connectiveness, help, high school, Mental Health, Physical Health, role model, school, school health, starting high school, starting school, support, teens | 2 Comments

Do as I Say NOT as I Do while driving

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

The day I turned 16, I pestered my mother until she drove me to the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicle) office in my parents’ only car, a sky blue Chrysler Newport. I walked… no I merrily skipped into the office … 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 distracted driving, drive safely, driving, Mental Health, parents, Physical Health, role model, smart phone, teaching, teens, texting, texting and driving | 1 Comment

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 →