Social & Emotional Development of Your Child 1-5 Years Old
Your child’s early years are a time for many milestones and magic moments. But these years are much more important than just taking their first steps, smiling at grandma or […]
Why Emotions Matter 1-5 Year Olds
The way we interpret and respond to our feelings has a major impact on our behaviour, choices, and how well we cope with and enjoy life. Think about the wide […]
Understanding Your Child’s Temperament
It’s amazing, even surprising just how different children from the same family can be. Their personalities, likes, dislikes, and the ways they react to situations can all vary-a lot! These […]
Developing Communication Skills Ages 6-12
Good communication is always a two-way thing. Listening to children is just as important as what you say to them and certainly how you say it. This might not always […]
Solving Problems Ages 6-12
Life can and does throw all sorts of stuff at us. Effective problem-solving skills can mean the difference between being able to cope and keep moving forward, or feeling completely […]
Encouraging Independence 6-12
September 14, 2020by: Chad Welch, Community Impact Coordinator – Education As children get older, they can begin to do more and more tasks and make decisions on their own. Some […]
Managing Emotions Ages 6-12
Some children show a high level of emotional maturity while still very young. Others take longer to develop the skills needed to manage their emotions. This is normal – everyone […]
Kids, Stress, Anxiety & How Parents Can Recognize the Warning Signs
Kids Are Hurting Our kids are hurting. Hurting because life as they know it, or knew it, has been turned upside down. Their social lives are in a shambles, school […]
7 Reasons Why Gratitude is Good for Your Health
“Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should […]
We Don’t Need to Talk About COVID All of the Time.
As the pandemic continues to permeate every aspect of our lives, our conversations may start to feel like they’re getting stale and repetitive – if not anxiety-inducing. While there’s no […]
