Co-parenting and Preparing for the Holidays
Imagine this: crisp winter air, the aroma of cookies in the oven, kids giggling…yet you find yourself juggling two homes, two schedules, and even two sets of feelings meanwhile. It’s challenging, isn’t it? Have you ever thought about how to create memorable holidays for your kids when dealing with divorced parents? Or how to handle […]
Setting Healthy Boundaries: Guiding Children in the Digital Age
Are you struggling to find the perfect balance between letting your kids enjoy technology and keeping them safe and healthy online? In today’s world, completely avoiding technology is not a feasible option for most families. The digital era is here for the long haul, which means our kids will be using devices more than ever […]
How Families Can Cope with Transition & Change of Routine
It’s that time of the year again when children and youth are going back to school. Perhaps you’ve dedicated weeks in advance to adjusting to a new routine in September. You’ve organized calendars with colours, installed apps, set up incentives and rewards, and celebrated your progress (or that of your loved ones) with plenty of […]
The Problem with People-Pleasing: What It Is and Signs to Seek Professional Help
It’s very common to see in both the media and in our everyday lives someone who is willing to give so much to the people they love and care for. However, did you know that there’s also an inherent problem connected to this? It’s called people-pleasing, and it’s a tendency that can have profound effects […]
Toxic Behaviour 101: Do You Have These Common Traits? When to Seek Help
No one is perfect, as we are all aware. There’s always an area in which we can strive for improvement, whether it be inside our relationships, friendships, or work or school environments. It’s inevitable that our own behavioural tendencies may clash with our surroundings at times, particularly if they are toxic traits. However, recognizing and […]
Why Affirmations for ASD and ADHD are Needed Now More Than Ever
Navigating the world when you have autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or a similar neurodivergent diagnosis presents a unique set of challenges, including societal misconceptions and internal struggles. This journey can be overwhelming at times, in particular for both children and those who receive a late diagnosis in their life. One effective […]
Shifting ASD Awareness to ASD Acceptance: A Guide
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition marked by challenges in social communication and interaction, along with restricted interests and repetitive behaviours. In recent years, there has been a significant increase in media coverage surrounding ASD, leading to greater awareness among the public. Despite this progress, there remains a noticeable gap between educating communities […]
Children Can Be Depressed Too: Signs to Seek Professional Help for Your Child
It’s a normal and healthy part of a child’s development to feel down, to have cranky days, or to experience gloomy thoughts. At this part of their lives, all children are learning how to manage their emotions, and every child is different in how they approach emotional regulation. However, maybe you’ve been seeing certain behaviours […]
多动症 101：征兆、挑战和治疗方法的帮助
We have some questions for you: do you or your child have trouble concentrating on a single task? Does it take you a few hours to do something that should only take a few minutes? Have you noticed your child is having trouble sitting still? Are you constantly fidgeting with your hoodie strings or find […]
心理治疗对学生的益处
Are you attending school currently, or are you raising a student? In today’s world, we are undergoing a shift in the way we approach mental health concerns, which are not only more prominent in today’s schools, but also these concerns can create a variety of problems for those schools. Students that struggle within themselves may […]