07 Feb I Can. I Just Need Help.
Ever heard a child say 'I can't’? I remember the day my son went from a toddler that demanded 'I do' to one day announcing 'I can't' as he struggled to open a jar of jam. I heard him say it again when he was...
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14 May 7 Ways To Build Your Child’s “Village”
You've probably heard the saying "it takes a village to raise a child". When children enter their preteen and teen years, many start to rely more on the relationships with their friends, and less on their parents. This can be problematic if they believe their friends...
07 Nov Strong Communities Start With Parents
Communities thrive when people work together for the greater good of the whole. Children learn skills such as responsibility, teamwork and collaboration through the opportunities they have to interact within their community. While it takes a community to educate a child, the role the parent plays...
15 Aug It’s Okay to Say No
It's ok to say no. You don't always have to explain your decisions to friends. ⠀ Sometimes when we try to say no, people try talk us out of our decision. The more you try to explain, the less confidence you might feel sticking to it. ⠀ ⠀ Creating...
30 May Allow Yourself the Gift of Feeling your Emotions
Q: My Grandma died over three years ago but this is the year that her death has really hit me. Lately I've been realizing how little time I took to actually get to know her and I regret not knowing her better. Also my family...
16 May EQAO Testing can cause stress for students and parents.
As the end of May approaches parents and their children may become stressed as they anticipate the mandatory standardized testing called EQAO for all students in Ontario public funded schools. When we think of tests we think ‘study’. The EQAO is not that kind of...
02 May Why the Elements of Positive Mental Health Should be Taught in Every Classroom
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...
18 Apr Judging and Comparing to Other Starts A War Within Yourself
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....
15 Feb The most important question to ask yourself
Q: I feel bad about how my friend treats a girl in our school. I often nod my head in agreement to my friend’s comments not because I want to hurt the other girl but because I want my friend to like me. I call...
22 Nov How to Easily Talk to a Friend who is Angry
Q: My friend gets extremely angry at situations and people including me. I want some advice on how to help him. A: It’s great that you are there for your friend and want to help him. Sometimes when someone is in pain and going through a tough circumstance...
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