Monthly Archives: April 2012

What’s in your medicine cabinet?

Posted on April 26, 2012 by

This is the second post in a three-part series about substance use and misuse in the teen years. Let’s be honest, when was the last time you went through your medicine cabinet? Do you have any leftover medications? I know … Continue reading →

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Inspire Earth-Friendly Living at an Early Age

Posted on April 22, 2012 by

Did you know that April 22, Earth Day, is the largest, most celebrated environmental event worldwide? It’s true. Nearly every school-aged child in Canada takes part in an Earth Day activity.

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Marijuana: Four myths busted about one “little plant”

Posted on April 19, 2012 by

This is the first post in a three-part series about substance use and misuse in the teen years. I’m not sure what it is about marijuana (aka weed, pot, grass, cannabis, hash), but it sure is a hot topic! When … Continue reading →

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Teething

Posted on April 11, 2012 by

It’s funny how certain memories in my life come flooding back when I hear other parents talk about the same situation that not all that long ago was my reality. I have two words for you…teething baby  (dun, dun duhhh).

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Are you balanced?

Posted on April 3, 2012 by

Are you balanced? It’s a question that has caught my attention recently and has gotten me thinking.  Hmmm….define balance.  As I read about it, I saw this question: “Are you keeping pace or being run over?”  In my head I’m … Continue reading →

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