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How do YOU get your teen to eat breakfast?

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

Here we go… I’m entering yet another new parenting stage. How does it happen so quickly, one day I’m helping my kids get dressed in the mornings and the next, they are setting their own alarms. In a blink of … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Healthy Eating for Your Child/Tween, Healthy Eating for your Teen, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Teens | Tagged benefits of breakfast, breakfast, easy breakfast, eating, fast, Mental Health, not hungry, on the go, parents, Physical Health, school, school health, teens, teens and breakfast | 2 Comments

iparent uparent we all PARENT at iparent

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

What is Halton iparent? It’s the Halton Parenting Directory on-line. It is an easy way to find information that can help strengthen and expand your parenting knowledge and skills.

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Seize the day with your family. Everyday!

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

Carpe diem! in the past when I heard “seize the day”; my thoughts used to run wild with the idea of being spontaneous, of trying something new and crazy. Living life like there is no tomorrow. Just doing it! Whatever … 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 carpe diam, family, family day, Mental Health, parents, Physical Health, relationship, school, school health, seize the day, spend time together, talk together, teens, time, trust, trusting relationship | Leave a comment

Early Literacy: It’s the Little Things

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Paula D'Orazio

So, tell me if this sounds familiar. As a working mom, I only get to spend a few hours with my kids each weekday and most of that time is consumed with homework, supper, baths, bedtime and dealing with the … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Preparing for Kindergarten, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged early learning, family bonding time, Family Literacy Day, family time, importance of reading, literacy, Mental Health, play, reading together, reading with kids, school, special needs, the importance of play | 1 Comment

Exam Stress: 10 Must Do’s for Parents!

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

Updated January 9, 2025 High school life is full of new and exciting opportunities, not only socially but academically. Along with mandatory courses, teens often get to choose great interest courses. It’s an exciting playground for them. As parents, we try … Continue reading →