Tag Archives: stress

Keeping calm and carrying on for mental health

Posted on September 24, 2018 by Halton Guest Blogger

At work, in our kitchen, is a poster with words of inspiration – apparently. I however, have tried to purposefully avoid reading it, until the other day when I sat down for a meeting and it was right in front … Continue reading →

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What you need to know for school zone safety

Posted on August 30, 2018 by Nicole O'Donnell, RN

I am a rule follower. Ask anyone who knows me. Rules bring order to life. When everyone follows the rules then things run more smoothly. Simple, right? This is probably why my attempts to drop my children off in the … Continue reading →

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Being a healthy divorced mom

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Halton Guest Blogger

When my daughter was 18 months old I made the difficult decision to leave my husband. I moved to a new city and started over.  We had equal access, but she spent 60% of her time with me or sometimes … Continue reading →

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How to help our kids deal with tragic news

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Halton Guest Blogger

Tragic events take place all around the world and many adults are challenged to process what has happened. As adults we know these types of events are extremely rare. We will react in different ways and with a range of … Continue reading →

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10 tips for supporting kids in stressful times

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Tamara Kraszewski, RN

As parents and caregivers, we might see our children’s lives as being carefree and happy. Hey, they don’t have to pay the bills, take care of the household, feed the family or chauffeur people all over the place! But kids … Continue reading →

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