Building Strong Family Bonds During COVID-19
Living so closely for the last month may be a huge stressor on family bonds, but we can also take this time to strengthen those ...
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MAY
2020
MAY
2020
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Read our posts covering various topics related to parenting strategies
5 Ways To Help Your Child Thrive During Isolation
We all know that keeping busy and active during isolation is just as important for kids as it is for adults. Children who are used to the routine of ...
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MAR
2020
MAR
2020
Supporting Your Child During COVID-19
These uncertain times can be very stressful as we learn to live a different lifestyle by taking social distancing measures. However, it can be even more stressful for children who may ...
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MAR
2020
MAR
2020
Fearfulness & Anxiety – An Entertaining and Informative Video
Looking for a useful video to help explain fearfulness and anxiety to your children? A short video called “Alfred Jr. and Shadow- A Short Story About Being Scared” may be the perfect tool for describing ...
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APR
2019
APR
2019
Four Pluses and a Wish – Parenting Strategy Tip
Every parent wants their child to be confident, cooperative and lead an overall happy life. A key way to develop these outcomes is through the way that parents communicate with their children. One way that parents can achieve and improve their child’s cooperation is ...
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FEB
2019
FEB
2019
Eating Disorders and Parental Mindfulness
The effects of eating disorders are as damaging mentally as they are physically and the rate at which people die from the illness is higher than any other mental health issue. To compound this, the age at which people are developing eating disorders is continuously ...
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NOV
2018
NOV
2018
Marijuana legalization in Canada
Marijuana legalization in Canada comes into effect Wednesday, October 18th 2018. “Canadian youth already have one of the highest rates of cannabis use in the world, and Canadians aged 18 to 24 are the most enthusiastic purchasers of weed.” [1] This is a quote that most parents ...
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OCT
2018
OCT
2018
Having your daughter enter the pre-teen stage aka “tweenhood” from childhood can be an emotional and challenging part of life for most parents. You may feel conflicted between missing the childhood she is outgrowing and excitement about your daughter moving into the next phase of her life and becoming her own person. Entering into your ...
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SEP
2018
SEP
2018
Back to School Ready
We hope the summer has been an enjoyable one for all and everyone is taking in the last stretch of sunshine and warm weather. With back to school season in full swing, it can be an exciting and challenging time for kids and parents. ...
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AUG
2018
AUG
2018
With the final month of summer upon us, you might find your kids finishing up with summer camp or summer school and finding yourself out of activities to do with them. When talking about keeping kids occupied, its important to remember that it takes some balance and a little ...
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AUG
2018
AUG
2018