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…
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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….
Teen Mental Health: Starting High School
As the first day of school approaches, I find myself hearing many of the same questions from teens who are taking the big leap into high school. “What is high school REALLY like? Is it way more stressful? How much more work is there? Am I going to have time to see my friends or…
Teen Depression: The surprising clues your teen is struggling with depression
Teen depression has become increasingly on every parent’s minds. With all the news about teen pressures, addiction, self-harm, and suicide, it is no surprise that parents of teens are becoming more and more worried. In my practice with teens and their parents, we talk about what is ‘brewing’ underneath all that unexpected and harmful behaviour….