Aril 2022 ~ Having good mental health is a key part of wellbeing for children and adults alike. Some parents find it hard to talk to their children about mental... Read more

March 2022 ~ Parents have significant potential to influence their children's behavior. This includes eating habits, physical activity and mental wellbeing. Parents outrank sports celebrities as the person their child... Read more

February 2022 ~ Unfortunately peer bullying is a still an issue for today’s children and one that often requires adult intervention. Young children have no special protection and must rely... Read more

January 2022 ~ Children today are going online at younger ages – which means that parents are getting involved in their digital lives much sooner than they used to. Although... Read more

December 2021~ The benefits of friendship for children are similar to the benefits of having friends as adults, they contribute to our overall quality of life. Building friendships depends on a... Read more

November 2021~ Talking with your child is a daily event. But  as busy parents it is often easier to keep the conversation with our children light. There’s a place for... Read more

October 2021 ~ From a toddler choosing what toy to play with to a high school student selecting a career path, children of all ages make decisions on a daily... Read more

May 2021 ~ The end of the school year can be an exciting and nervous time for students, especially for those who will be making a major transition into elementary... Read more

April 2021 ~ Children will experience many different losses as they grow up. A friend moves away. A pet dies. A relationship ends and divorce changes the family. Since the... Read more

March 2021 ~ Anxiety is one of the most common mental health concerns for children and adults, affecting upwards of 20% of children and adolescents over their lifespan.  Anxious youth... Read more

February 2021 ~ The advances in technology mean today's parents are the first generation who have to figure out how to limit screen time for children. With screens virtually everywhere,... Read more

  Helping Children Manage Emotions  Helping Children Navigate Worry and Fear Play and Laughter as Wellness Tools Fostering Positive Family Relationships Resilience in Uncertain Times Click here to view flipbook... Read more

January 2021 ~ The good news is that kindness is learned; and just like any other behavior, it can be taught through repetition. The most dominant way children learn new... Read more

December 2020 ~ Kids experience complex feelings just like adults. They get frustrated, excited, sad, jealous, worried and angry. However, young kids usually don’t have the maturity or skills to... Read more

November 2020 ~Social-emotional skills are the strategies one has for managing strong emotions, navigating relationships, working effectively with others, solving difficult problems, and making responsible decisions. When these skills are... Read more

October 2020 ~ COVID19 has permeated every part of our lives and for many made parenting even more complicated. It has also had the potential to impact the secure attachment... Read more

September 2020 This summer provided a brief period to catch our breath, and as we enter September return-to-school plans across BC are in motion. All School Districts and schools have been... Read more

November 2019 ~ Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction. It can be life-threatening.  Food is the most common cause of anaphylaxis, but insect stings, medicine, latex, or exercise can also cause... Read more

February 2019 ~ People are paying more attention to the importance of social emotional learning (SEL) and realizing that these skills matter. The goal of teaching social and emotional skills... Read more