Tag Archives: volunteer

4 ways to inspire your teen to give back

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Tamara Kraszewski, RN

When our sons were about 14 and 16, their lives revolved around friends, food, sports and girls. Pretty typical, right? They were kind, compassionate kids who had done some mandatory volunteering, but as their parents we wanted them to see … 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 community, developmental assets, family time, giving back, teenagers, volunteer | 2 Comments

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 →

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 active, explore, family, family activity, farmers markets, farms, halton region, Mental Health, physical activity, Physical Health, preschoolers, special needs, things to do, time together, tweens, volunteer, walk | Leave a comment

The Circle of Giving Back

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Carolyn Wilkie, RN

Growing up in the 1970-80’s, I don’t remember intentional “Pay it forward” days or knocking on doors for community food drives, but I do remember participating with both Brownies and Girl Guides. We did group activities like “clean up your … 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, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged bucket filling, caring, developmental assets, giving back, Mental Health, pay it forward, school, the gift of giving back, volunteer, volunteer halton | Leave a comment

Lessons learned from our youth about volunteering.

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

I think we can always learn from one another, especially from our youth. One important lesson we can learn from them is the art of giving back. Today’s youth are volunteering more than ever before and more than any other … 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 community, developmental assets, family, giving back, Holidays, Mental Health, pay it forward, Services, volunteer, volunteering, volunteering as a family | 4 Comments

Keeping Your TEEN Busy This Summer

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

Ahhh summer… the days are starting to get longer and the warmth of the sun is putting an extra spring in your step. The routine of school days and bedtimes will soon be a distant memory. But maybe now it’s starting to hit you! Your … Continue reading →