Tag Archives: school

Safety first when splashing this summer!

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

One of my children’s favourite things to do on a hot summer day is to go swimming. We frequent the local public pools, rent a lake-side cottage, and have wonderful neighbours who take pity on us running through our sprinkler … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Keeping Your Baby Safe, Keeping Your Child/Tween Safe, Keeping Your Teen Safe, Keeping Your Toddler & Preschooler Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged boating, drowning, injury prevention, lifejacket, open water, outdoors, Physical Health, pool, pool safety, school, school health, special needs, swim, swimming, swimming lesson, water safety | 2 Comments

Parents, where are your helmets?

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

I see many families in my community enjoying a bike ride together. Children are happily spinning their wheels, ringing their bells and enjoying their outdoor adventure. I smile as I see them proudly don their bike helmet and hope that … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Keeping Your Child/Tween Safe, Keeping Your Teen Safe, Keeping Your Toddler & Preschooler Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged bicycle helmet, bike, bike safety, cycling, cyclist, head injuries, helmets, injury prevention, Ontario's bicycle helmet legislation, Physical Health, school, school health | 2 Comments

Don’t be ‘airy fairy’ when it comes to Air Quality – Be Air Aware!

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

Mornings are a crazy time in my house! As we all scramble to get ready for the day my two children often ask “mom, what is the weather going to be like today?” I quickly jump for the remote and … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Keeping Your Baby Safe, Keeping Your Child/Tween Safe, Keeping Your Teen Safe, Keeping Your Toddler & Preschooler Safe, Parenting, Pregnancy, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged air, air quality, air quality health index, asthma, climate, environment, heat advisory, heat alert, nature, Physical Health, school, school health, smog, Smog alert, special needs | 2 Comments

8 tips for gearing up for Summer Camps

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

Summer is here again, and for those of us who are not lucky enough to be off for nine weeks of summer, it may be time to prepare your children for some weeks of summer camp. Here are eight tips to help get your … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Children & Tweens with Special Needs, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween | Tagged activities, camp, camp routine, childcare, day programs, kids, prepare for camp, school, Services, special needs, summer, Summer camp | 3 Comments

Why is my school-aged child still wetting his bed?

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

It’s natural to feel worried, confused and a little frustrated when your child is past the preschool years and they are still wetting the bed. You’re likely wondering how to support each other during this challenging time.