Category Archives: school health

My son stresses over getting A’s at school…Should I be worried?

Posted on May 13, 2013 by

As I read last week’s blog Education week and Mental Health week: I see the connection, I feel Paula’s struggles with her young daughter and the stress she has about school. This reminds me of a documentary I recently watched … Continue reading →

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Education Week and Mental Health Week: I see the connection

Posted on May 7, 2013 by

“We have to do this homework tonight – we are getting ready for EQAO testing!  Dad!  DAD!  This is SERIOUS!!”, bellowed my 8-year old daughter, who I will admit has a bit of a nervous and timid temperament; not exactly … Continue reading →

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Helmets and concussion in sports…what’s the big deal?

Posted on February 19, 2013 by

I was a figure skater for many years and bumped my head more than once.  When my grandfather taught me to skate on the backyard rink I didn’t wear a helmet.  However, when my son learned how on the backyard … Continue reading →

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Just Wash’em!

Posted on October 16, 2012 by

“Did you wash your hands?” How many times do you end up saying that to your kids in one day?? I know I’ve said my fair share when my kids were younger.  Between kids playing with bugs and making mud … Continue reading →

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Rebellious Behaviour from an Adolescent with a Developmental Disability

Posted on October 11, 2012 by

“I don’t want to go to summer camp this year! I hate summer camp!  You can’t make me go!”  The frustrated and confused mother can’t understand why her 15-year old daughter is being so difficult.  She has gone every other year.  … Continue reading →

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