Father’s Day: Why Celebrating ALL Dads can Help them be Better Dads

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 …

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Is Halloween Too Scary? Strategies to Support Kids Mental Health

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 …

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After School Meltdowns: Is the honeymoon over?

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 …

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