Tag Archives: Water

Water is the solution to the coach’s text

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Halton Guest Blogger

It is 4:00 pm, I have to get my daughter to her soccer game and I just received a reminder text from her coach that I’m on drinks and snacks for the game! Great! I have an hour to get organized and … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Healthy Eating for Toddlers & Preschoolers, Healthy Eating for Your Child/Tween, Healthy Eating for your Teen, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged hydration, hydration needs, Mental Health, oral health, Physical Health, preschoolers, Sports, sports and water, sports drinks, tweens, Water | 1 Comment

Did you know Halton Region is testing and monitoring beach water?

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Karen Hay, RN

The beaches of Halton Region are the perfect summer destination to relax, play and spend quality time together. I feel so fortunate to live in a region that boasts so many spots for family fun in the water.

Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Keeping Your Baby Safe, Keeping Your Child/Tween Safe, Keeping Your Teen Safe, Keeping Your Toddler & Preschooler Safe, Parenting, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged babies, baby, beach, beach water, beach water monitoring, beach water testing, child, children, families, family, Halton, halton region, Halton Region beaches, health, infant, Keeping Your Baby Safe, kids, parents, play, preschooler, preschoolers, safe swimming, swimming, swimming with baby, toddler, Water, water quality | 2 Comments

Rethink your drink! The “good to know” about sugary drinks and kids!

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

Anyone reading this blog who knows me… knows my vice. I drink pop. There I’ve admitted it! I don’t drink coffee, never have, never liked the taste of it. But I do really enjoy my caffeinated pop in a glass … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Healthy Eating for Toddlers & Preschoolers, Healthy Eating for Your Child/Tween, Healthy Eating for your Teen, Parenting, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged drink, drink options, drinks, energy drinks, juice, Mental Health, milk, Physical Health, pop, rethink, rethink your drink, school, school health, Water | Leave a comment

Childproofing – keeping my expectations realistic

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Andrea Scott RN

I’m starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel! Pumpkin is two years old, and has become so independent lately. She’s no longer falling and bumping her head all over the place (well, for the most part), … Continue reading →

Posted in Keeping Your Toddler & Preschooler Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Toddlers & Preschoolers with Special Needs | Tagged accidents, baby gate, injuries, injury prevention, Keeping Your Baby Safe, Physical Health, preschooler, stairs, supervise, supervision, toddler, Water | 2 Comments

Water tubing: New heights for my son; New nerves for his mom

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

Our summer vacation over the past few years has been to rent the same quaint little white housekeeping cottage. It sits right on the edge of Pine Lake in Northern Ontario. Actually there are 5 cottages that line the shore, … Continue reading →