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Social Media; The Dark Side

April 21, 2020 mindfulkites

As a Trini, I love social media, it plays into one of our best Trinbagonian qualities – macoing other people’s…

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Posted in: Parenting, Teen Health

Dealing with Childhood Bullying

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Sadly, bullying seems to be more commonplace in our schools, with increasing numbers of incidents reported in the media. Dan…

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Parents Managing Children’s Exam Stress

January 27, 2020 mindfulkites

The exam season can be a particularly challenging time for students, so having the skills to deal easily with the…

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Living with Intention – A healthy habit to teach your children

January 15, 2020 mindfulkites

2019 brought a few reminders not to take this life for granted so I want to make sure I heed…

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Practicing Self-Care

December 17, 2019 mindfulkites

The Oxford Dictionary defines self-care as: ‘the practice of taking an active role in protecting one’s own well-being and happiness.’…

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Posted in: Body, Mind, Parenting, Teen Health Filed under: self-care, self-love

Christmas and the Pressures of Materialism

December 10, 2019 mindfulkites

Last year around this time, I sat in a Standard Three class observing and listening to a conversation between some…

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Being a Good Digital Citizen

November 27, 2019 mindfulkites

WHAT DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP MEANS? “A Digital Citizen is someone who understands the rights and responsibilities that come with being online…

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How to get your kids to eat more fruits and veggies

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When I teach nutrition education in schools, I always start by asking the students what foods they consider healthy.   Children…

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Student Burnout

November 12, 2019 mindfulkites

“I’m tired” “It’s too much” “I don’t care anymore” “I give up” “I don’t remember anything” “I hate school” “I’m…

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Organization and Time Management Strategies for Teens

October 8, 2019 mindfulkites

Over the coming weeks, teenagers and their parents will rapidly adapt to the whirlwind of schedules, deadlines and for some,…

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Posted in: Parenting, Teen Health Filed under: teen health, time management

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