Pin me! Are you sick of the lovey dovey Valentine's Day hype? Do your teens love scary stuff? There's no end of it online. You can be exhilarated, horrified and more than a little frightened on some websites. Here are some of the creepiest things online. Don't worry, I skipped the gore. 10. Click Click Click Do you ever feel like you’re being watched? That’s exactly how you will feel when you visit this strange website that gives a running commentary … [Read more...] about Top 10 Creepiest Things Online
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Family Day Events in Ontario
Pin me! UPDATED ANNUALLY! It is almost Family Day weekend in Ontario, and that means there are a lot of fun family events happening around the province! I have compiled a list of just a few of the amazing activities happening around the province this Family Day weekend...fishing, skating, swimming and so much more! Take a look below and feel free to leave more activities in the comment section! Ontario Wide Family Fishing Weekend February 16-18, 2019 is designated as OFFW … [Read more...] about Family Day Events in Ontario
Sleep Deprivation and What It Does to Teenagers (And How to Help)
Guest Post In a world where kids are expected to be more grown-up than ever, it’s no surprise that many of them struggled to sleep the same way that their parents do. Kids are more stressed than ever these days, with school starting very early in the morning and after-school activities taking up their entire evenings without leaving time for homework and relaxation. More than two-thirds of American high schoolers don’t get enough sleep. It’s not hard to guess that Canadian rates would be … [Read more...] about Sleep Deprivation and What It Does to Teenagers (And How to Help)
10 Book Series that Will Make Your Tween a Reader
Pin me! My mother instilled in me a love of reading that I always hoped to pass along to my children. Despite reading to him each night and providing a plethora of reading material, it seemed that my oldest son just wasn't going to be a reader, not for pleasure anyway. Then, in his 8th year, it all changed. Make Your Tween a Reader I had purchased the first three Harry Potter books for him as a Christmas gift. While I hadn't read them, one of my babysitters really enjoyed them and I … [Read more...] about 10 Book Series that Will Make Your Tween a Reader
Communicating With Your Teenager
Pin me! Communicating with your teenager can be a challenge. At this point in your kid's life, you are no longer center stage. Their peer groups get to spend time with the charming child you once knew, while you get the leftovers. The first step to engaging your teen is understanding their communication techniques. Let's start with some light-hearted but accurate assessment of how teens communicate with their parents. How Teens Communicate The sigh: Usually preceded by a question from a … [Read more...] about Communicating With Your Teenager
Steps to Help Your Child Heal After a Traumatic Experience
This post is written in partnership with Stress Health, an initiative of the Center for Youth Wellness. Pin Me! I’ve previously written about the current public health crisis impacting children around the world. Toxic stress stems from Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), which are traumatic events in a child’s life, such as physical, mental or sexual abuse. Left unaddressed, toxic stress can have lasting physical and mental implications. You can assess your child’s risk for toxic … [Read more...] about Steps to Help Your Child Heal After a Traumatic Experience
