Tag Archives: tweens

Helping your child feel good: building self-esteem not just confidence

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Sarah Flynn RN

The other night I was watching Grown Ups 2 and while laughing at the parenting scene in the video below, I also started thinking about self-confidence and how I have been building this character strength in my children. I am … 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 children, feeling good, happy child, healthy body, healthy mind, Mental Health, overcoming challenges, Physical Health, preschoolers, school, school health, self-confident, self-esteem, tweens, youth | 4 Comments

What is mindfulness?

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

Last updated: February 19, 2025 Okay, I’ve been hearing a lot about mindfulness. Is this a new buzzword? What on earth does it really mean?! I’m one of those people that likes to be busy, because when I’m not busy, I get … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Pregnancy, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged deep breathing, focus, grandparents, life skill, meditation, mindfulness, pay attention, Physical Health, preschoolers, tweens | 6 Comments

10 reflections on the first 20 years of being a parent

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Karen Hay, RN

I suddenly find myself in this strange phase of life where I am an empty-nester. It feels like I just blinked. One day I was changing diapers and wiping noses and the next I was moving my children out to … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Teen, 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 growing up, leaving home, Lessons, moving out, parenting advice, preschoolers, Reflections, tweens, young adults | 7 Comments

Help your teens eliminate stress

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Sarah Flynn RN

Have you heard the song Stressed Out by 21 Pilots? If not, take a listen. I changed the radio station for about a week before I listened, but when I did the lyrics hit me and immediately made me think … 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, Teen Brain, Teens | Tagged 21Pilots, anxiety, Bullying, depression, emotional wellbeing, Let'sTalk, Mental Health, mental wellness, parenting teens, Physical Health, Safety, school health, schoolstress, stress, tweens | Leave a comment

Spring into action in Halton!

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

Spring is in the air. The weather is warming, the sun is shining and the crisp breeze gently presses against my face as I take a long, deep breath and feel inspired. Inspired to get outside with the family. But my … Continue reading →