Tag Archives: teens

Kids, fighting and back to school routines.

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

“Will you stop fighting!” I tell my kids, raising my voice a little too loudly. Yes, my kids are at it again and it can be so frustrating and trivial to me! And it seems to be getting worse as we go … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Teen, Healthy Eating for Your Child/Tween, Healthy Eating for your Teen, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Teens, Transition to High School | Tagged being active, breakfast, getting back to school, healthy-living, Mental Health, parenting teens, Physical Health, routines, school, school health, school performance, sleep, teens, tweens | Leave a comment

Summer fun and electronics; can there be a happy medium?

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

I can tell the summer-is-here excitement is already building for my kids. The sweet smell of freedom is in the air as they wait with baited breath for that last bell of the school year to ring. In my house, long, lazy … 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 active play, fun, kids, limiting screen time, Mental Health, outdoor, outdoor play, physical activity, Physical Health, screen time, summer, summer and screen time, teens | 2 Comments

Kids and team sports: what are kids really learning?

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

I have fond memories of my childhood pickup baseball games at the local park, just a bunch of kids with a bat, a ball and a few gloves. We organized everything ourselves and spent the afternoon running around the bases in … 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 child, game, kids, learning, loosing, Mental Health, parent as spectators, parents, Physical Health, playging the game, Sports, team sport, teams, teens, winning | 2 Comments

“No smoking” near playgrounds, sports fields and pools – thanks to changes in Smoke-Free Ontario Act

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Dr. Hamidah Meghani

Now that spring has arrived, many of us are once again enjoying or making plans to enjoy the outdoors, but sometimes taking your kids out to enjoy some important physical activity like playing soccer, baseball or even a swim at … Continue reading →

Posted in Alcohol, Tobacco & Drugs, Babies, Children & Tweens, Keeping Your Baby Safe, Keeping Your Child/Tween Safe, Keeping Your Teen Safe, Keeping Your Toddler & Preschooler Safe, Parenting, Pregnancy, Prenatal Health, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged children, kids, Mental Health, new law, outdoor patios, parents, Physical Health, school, school health, smoke, smoke free law, smoke free ontario act, smoke free places, Smoking, soccer fields, special needs, Sports, teens | 1 Comment

Letting go will help my kids learn to be organized. Now where to start?!

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

In my household I am the primary “organizer.” I do many things, probably too many things. I am She-woman, hear me roar! I keep everyone organized, from homework to preparing and getting everyone to where they need to be. I take … Continue reading →