by Kelly Lamothe, RSW | Aug 16, 2024 | Children & Youth
Maintaining Your Child’s Mental Wellbeing Throughout Summer While summer promises fun and relaxation for many, the shift from school routines to unstructured days can be challenging for some children. Here are key considerations to support your child’s...
by Kelly Lamothe, RSW | Aug 14, 2024 | Children & Youth
Overcoming the Back-to-School Blues As the excitement of summer fades, many children face a mix of sadness and anxiety about returning to school. The carefree days of summer, with their late nights, special treats, and vacations, give way to the more structured school...
by Kelly Lamothe, RSW | Jul 19, 2024 | Children & Youth
Navigating Tantrums: Understanding and Managing Big Feelings Our brain is divided into distinct areas, each serving specific functions. To illustrate, imagine your hand: your wrist symbolizes the brain stem, responsible for autonomic bodily responses like breathing...
by Melissa Poliquin, RP(Q) | Mar 5, 2024 | Children & Youth
What is Self-Esteem? Everyone is familiar with the topic of self-esteem. However, what exactly is self-esteem? Self-esteem is an overall assessment of your worthiness, and it can be expressed positively or negatively. That assessment of worthiness can define your...
by Melissa Poliquin, RP(Q) | Oct 25, 2023 | Children & Youth
What is bullying? Bullying is intentional, and goal-directed behaviour usually surrounds the context of power imbalance. The behaviour may be repetitive and persistent. Bullying is a multidimensional phenomenon that can have serious long-term effects on people’s...
by Kelly Lamothe, RSW | Oct 6, 2023 | Children & Youth
Mindfulness for Children and Youth From school, to homework, to hockey practice, life can be pretty demanding for a child in our modern world. The fast paced nature of our current age, means that children often have less time and...
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