I believe mental health affects every aspect of a young person’s life, including their self-talk, relationships and sense of well-being. Without the ability to self regulate, deal with day-to-day stressors and manage emotions, they will struggle when faced with challenging circumstances and overwhelming emotions. Stress, worry...
Q: You’re super lucky to be skinny. Everyone always calls me fat. A: I wasn't always the size I am now. I was bigger when I was younger. When I was growing up, some people would make remarks about the way I looked and my body size....
Q: I often feel I can't speak my mind because people will make fun of me. I feel like I am two different people. One side of me is my 'school-self' and my other side is my 'home-self'. A: I think that we can all relate to...
Journaling is an incredible skill for young people to develop that will have long lasting effects in their lives by helping them to positively express their emotions while improving their mental health, confidence and resilience. My mum insisted I start journaling when I was 11 years...
It’s common for adults to start off a new year thinking about the things they want to change and commit to. I think one of the healthiest commitments we can make is improving our children’s mental well-being. Here are 5 Simple Tips to help you make...
As parents and guardians we want our young people to have fun while still teaching them how to be responsible, resilient and confident people. We want to teach them skills and give them experiences that will develop traits essential to their success and happiness. We want them to thrive. Between trying to balance...
I’m having huge issues with my friend. I’m noticing behaviours that are hurting her and her relationships. How can I tell her in a way she will understand? It’s hard when we want to say things to others with their best intentions in mind, but aren't...
Q: I'm changing schools because I'm moving to a new city and I'll be leaving all my friends. I don’t know what to do. A: Leaving behind all that is familiar can be difficult and scary. Change can bring about many different emotions: excitement of what's...
Journaling has some pretty incredible benefits! It is a powerful way to connect to our internal world and help unjumble thoughts and emotions. It can also help us deal with stress and challenging life events, and it has been proven to positively impact our physical,...
Q: I am a singer and every competition I have entered I have not placed. I feel like a failure. How should I deal with this? Answer: I know this can be frustrating and disappointing. I have also felt the disappointment of not placing in a competition....
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