Navigating Grief Through the Holiday Season
In an ideal world, the holidays are a time for togetherness. A time for relaxing with loved ones, laughing, enjoying each other’s company, and feeling happy. And while many of us are fortunate enough to have this experience, it’s not the case for everyone. Sadly, grief and loss can come at any time, even during […]
Actions You Can Take to Help Women in Need
1 in 3 (30%) of women and girls are affected by domestic abuse globally, which is 736 million women around the world. The fact that this number not only exists in the first place, but also has been growing over the past 3 years, means we need to talk about this, bring awareness to others, […]
Understanding Domestic Abuse in Order to Help Women
In Canada, police-reported cases of domestic abuse have been slowly but steadily rising. And with an uptick in reported cases since 2020, now more than ever it’s urgent for us to take action on a personal, community, and systemic level. Domestic abuse is an incredibly difficult topic to navigate. It’s hard to hear about what […]
How to Honour World Mental Health Day
On October 10th each year, the world comes together to honour World Mental Health Day. Originally declared in 1992 as a day for advocacy and awareness, World Mental Health Day continues over three decades later—today, with a deeper understanding of mental health itself. An estimated one in eight people worldwide face some kind of mental […]
What to Do if Your Loved One Shows Signs of Anxiety
Have you heard your loved one say to you “I’m fine” when they don’t really seem ‘fine’? What about, “it’s nothing, just a bad headache”? Maybe you’ve noticed they seem to have more than “just a bad headache,” yet you’re not quite sure what to do to help them. We know that you care deeply […]
Knowing About Depression in Order to Prevent Suicide: A Guide
Are you dealing with depression or thoughts of suicide or self-harm right here and right now? Help is available—you don’t need to deal with these feelings alone. Call Talk Suicide Canada any time. They are available via phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. They are also available via […]
How to Help Your Child Nurture Their Friendships
For children, no matter what age they’re at currently, having friendships is an essential part of growing up. Strong relationships teach children about empathy, kindness, sharing, and so much more. Having friends extends beyond these foundational skills as well—children with good friends enjoy higher self-esteem, deal with loneliness far less often, and generally see the […]
Mental Self-Care and Mindfulness Tips That You Can Use Year-Round
Have you always put everyone else ahead of yourself? Do you find that self-care stays on the bottom of your to-do list? Or do you feel like self-care is only a treat, an indulgence, because it’s the spa day you’ve been waiting for? We are here to tell you: self-care needs to be a priority, […]
Tips on How to Best Support Your Child with ADHD Right Away
“Look, a squirrel!” “Timmy, sit still!” Do these sound familiar to you? One of these quotes is an inner thought, which may be outwardly expressed; depending on the age, the speaker may even chase after said squirrel. The second is the parent or authoritative figure with the demand to the child that they sit still. […]
How to Support LGBTQIA+ Family and Friends Who are Struggling
Though the world has made great strides over the years in its treatment and respect for LGBTQIA+ people, for many the world is still a difficult place to be in. LGBTQIA+ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual, with the plus sign representing the many other communities of people who identify with […]
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