Times have changed in the family dynamic and everyone is doing more… or are they? Family life is busy and the “dad-duties” have evolved (especially compared to past generations), but it may not be enough given the demands of raising a family in this day and age. Here’s the reality: family life is demanding more …
Father’s Day: Why Celebrating ALL Dads can Help them be Better Dads Read More »
What does mental well-being and Halloween have in common? We know that our kids’ mental and social well-being is of utmost importance.But this ‘spooky’ holiday can bring about many mixed feelings… From the pressure of dressing up, to the unnatural normalization of some very unnatural (and often terrifying) images, all the way to the excitement …
Is Halloween Too Scary? Strategies to Support Kids Mental Health Read More »
We’ve cleared a couple of weeks of school… and everything is running smoothly with no meltdowns, right?Ummm, not exactly… Sure, there may have been some big feelings and adjustments as we realigned ourselves to our new routines. But overall, the kids (and us parents) have been enjoying school and getting back into the swing of …
Did you know that 1 out of 4 people experience mental health challenges? When I heard that, I took a look at my family.We are a family of four.When you do the math that way, it really hits home. For children specifically, 1 in 5 experience, at some point during their life, a seriously debilitating …
School Success: Falling back into routines, with ease. Read More »
Do you remember what it was like to be a kid in the summer? Most memories involve sun, fun, loads of ice cream, trips, adventures and…NO school! That was usually the best part! Sleeping in, no homework, playing with your friends all day, watching cartoons, staying up late, and of course, going home when the …
What, A Stress-Free Summer with Kids?! Yup, it’s Possible! Read More »
Often, we are trying to help our kids figure out their emotions… but guess what? We also have emotions! Yes, us parents are human beings too. And for many of us, talking about our emotions was not part of our childhood, yet, in an effort to be more conscious, connected and evolved parents, we’re trying …
