A new client arrived at our office this week and shared some very kind words about our space. She caught me off guard when she added, “you even have a view of the pond from the washrooms!”We do? The washrooms in our building are one of my least favourite ‘features’ and I often feel apologetic…
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Managing High School Exam Stress: Study Tips for Teens & What Parents Can Do to Help
As we transition into a new year many of us have been reflecting upon both the victories and hardships that we have faced in recent months. Accordingly, we are likely brainstorming potential resolution ideas in hopes that they will improve our lives for the coming year. The primary New Year’s Resolutions that I hear in…
Helping Your Teen Overcome Perfectionism
When we hear the word ‘perfectionism’ we often mistake it for meaning ‘doing things perfectly’ or ‘being perfect’. For many of us, this sounds like a great thing! Afterall, who among us does not love the idea of being perfect? However, when we allow ourselves to take pause and ask ourselves if it is ever…
ABC’s of Connection: Actions & Emotions to see you through the preteen shift
“Connection is the energy that is created between two people when they feel seen, heard and valued – when they can give and receive without judgement.” Brene Brown, PhD, LMSW Likely the last thing you actually want to do is connect with your moody, frosty, distant, disrespectful & unpredictable preteen or new teen in your…
Building Your Parenting Connection: Things to do With Your Teens During the Fall
Staying connected to teens during the school-year can be tough. Throughout the summer months parents often have more of an opportunity to spend quality time with teens by taking trips to the beach, going out for ice cream, or taking day trips to the zoo or Canada’s Wonderland, etc. As the weather cools, and darkness…
3 Strategies to start your child’s school days off to a great start
” to send them off feeling loved” This is the intention I have set for this fall … and only a few weeks into our new school routines, this hasn’t always been easy. Preparing our young children for daycare, elementary school, after-school programs & sports teams can be a daunting task for parents, busy parents….