Tag Archives: teens

Positive parenting. Is it worth it?

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

I am officially the mother of a 16 year old! How on earth did that happen? How is it that I am the mother of teenage kids! I never imagined I would be that old or that I would be … 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, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged assertive discipline, assets, emotions, father, Mental Health, mother, positive parenting, preschoolers, problem solving, self-esteem, stress, teens, tweens | 2 Comments

How not to engage in dramatic outbursts with your teens

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

“Mom, I have nothing to wear! Nothing!!! (Insert very loud and almost desperate voice…)”. Every parent of a teen has heard this at some point and as you enter her room, you find clothes on the floor, clothes in her … 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, Teen Brain, Teens | Tagged confidence, emotional outbursts, emotionally healthy, engaging, Mental Health, parenting teens, Physical Health, positive outlook, self-esteem, stress, tantrums, Teen Brain, teens, tweens | 3 Comments

What is a growth mindset?

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Halton Guest Blogger

My 14-year-old sits hunched over her math homework. She is frustrated because she does not understand it. Her hands fly up in frustration and the words spew out “I can’t do it – I’m just not a math person!” According … 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, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Preparing for Kindergarten, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged brain development, closed mind set, growth mind set, homework, Mental Health, mistakes, preschoolers, role modeling, special needs, teens | Leave a comment

Is your child ready for a smart phone?

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

How do you know when it’s the right time for your child to have a smart phone? I just don’t know if he’s ready, but he says “everyone has one!” Does this sound familiar? Start by considering your own family’s circumstances. Phone … 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 | Tagged Bullying, cell phones, cyberbullying, kids, loss of phone, Mental Health, Physical Health, responsibility, smart phones, teens, tweens, when to get a phone | 1 Comment

Sunscreen, teens and cool shades!

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

When my children were young, I constantly helped them to apply sunscreen. It was always on my radar to slather, swim and repeat! I’d give them a large brimmed hat and some wacky race car sunglasses and voilà! they were protected and running … Continue reading →