Category Archives: Teens

Reflections on innocence

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

My heart sank deep in my chest and my eyes immediately filled with tears just now as I learned from a radio report that the remains of Tim Bosma had been found in a rural area in southwestern Ontario. Details … Continue reading →

Posted in Mental Health, Parenting, Physical Health, Preschool, School, School-aged Children, Teens | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Are YOUR immunizations up to date?

Posted on April 24, 2013 by

I don’t know about you but since I’ve become a mom I can barely make sure my toenails have nail polish are clipped. I like to think I’m doing alright with self-care – for the most part I’m eating healthy … Continue reading →

Posted in Toddlers, Services, Teens, Babies, School-aged Children, Physical Health, Special Needs, Pregnancy, Grandparents | Tagged , , , , | 8 Comments

How to talk to your teens about Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

Posted on April 2, 2013 by

“Wow! He’s taller than you!” Recently, I have heard this so often about my 12 year-old son.  Yes, he is shooting past me in height. My little baby is now a pre-teen!  I feel the same as any parent: he … Continue reading →

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What about the siblings of a child with special needs?

Posted on March 27, 2013 by

My colleague Cynthia wrote a great post about sibling rivalry (check it out here), and this line really resonated with me: “Children don’t need to be treated equally. They need to be treated uniquely.”

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Sibling rivalry! Oh what to do?

Posted on March 20, 2013 by

Anyone that has more than one child knows there is always some level of fighting that goes on between siblings. Is it too much to ask for no fighting? Ever? In my rose-coloured world it’s not… but then reality sets … Continue reading →

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