A variety of traumatic events can impact the lives of children. There could be an ongoing, everyday occurrence, like being ostracized at school, or the completely unexpected, such as a death in the family. Reactions to trauma are age-related. Younger children are more likely to regress. They may lose speech or the ability to do… Read more »
Everyone gets angry from time-to-time. The important part is knowing how to work through that anger and how to maintain yourself so that the anger does not escalate. The Buddha states, “Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who… Read more »
The warm weather is finally here and summer vacation beckons! After a long, cold Canadian winter and spring, a vacation in the summer sun is not only welcome, but well-earned! Many of us think we cannot afford to take time due to work demands, deadlines and financial concerns. But, vacations are good for us. Here’s… Read more »
Now that you are a graduate, what will you become? Graduation is a good time to reflect not only what’s next, but also on who you want to “be” in this world. Here are 5 ways to “be” the best version of yourself: Be…accountable. Whether you’re going to college, university or work, be sure to… Read more »
We have just wrapped up Mental Health Awareness week when we focused on reducing the stigma and supporting those who are managing mental health struggles. But, we also need to remember to support individuals who are the caregivers of individuals with mental health needs. If you are an individual supporting family members or friends, you need to give… Read more »
I was touched recently by a documentary that I watched called Mother Nature’s Child. In one part, school children were given an exercise to sit outside and journal about what they could learn from nature in relation to a problem in their lives. One of the girls reported how she watched the wind and realized… Read more »
March break is over and parents are now thinking about and planning the next big break for their kids – summer holidays! Most of us can hardly wait for the lazy, hazy days of summer and the break from our everyday routine of work, home and school life. However, not all children are waiting with… Read more »
Many of us grow up believing that feelings, especially feelings that make us feel uncomfortable, angry or sad, are wrong. We need to teach ourselves and our children, that all feelings, including the big ones, are okay. It’s what we do in reaction to those feelings that can be either positive or injurious. Feelings themselves… Read more »
Does your child suffer from recurring nightmares? Do you find your child trying to keep awake at bedtime for fear of the next scary dream? Is it difficult for your child to fall back to sleep at night after being awakened by a dream? If so, don’t fret, there are tried and true ways to… Read more »
It’s tax time – a time when we review our year’s income, how much we paid in income taxes, and our RRSP contributions. That makes it a very good time, to use this information as a starting point to look at our annual income and expenses and be ready for our future. In order to… Read more »
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