Monthly Archives: September 2014

Why Terry Fox Matters

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Paula D'Orazio

I remember Terry Fox – vividly. I was very young and can recall little else about that early part of my childhood. But I remember him. And I will never, ever forget him. What Terry Fox did was amazing. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Children & Tweens with Special Needs, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Teen, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Teens, Teens With Special Needs, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Toddlers & Preschoolers with Special Needs | Tagged It's the journey not the destination, Keep trying, Marathon of Hope, Mental Health, one person can make a difference, Physical Health, school, special needs, teach kids to have goals, teach kids to keep trying, Terry Fox, Terry Fox message, Terry Fox run | Leave a comment

Get it done: Focus on Executive Function

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Paula D'Orazio

Ever notice that, when we hurry, things actually take longer and we’re not so nice to be around? Think about it for a second. We tend to drop stuff, get easily annoyed or even forget to do things altogether? And … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Children & Tweens with Special Needs, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Toddlers & Preschoolers with Special Needs | Tagged brain development, child behaviour, child development, Executive function, hurried child, hurried parent, Mental Health, school, special needs, working memory | Leave a comment

Parenting is key to help teens navigate high school

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

If you’ve got kids, the first day of school was probably pretty emotional for everyone…parents and kids alike and it really doesn’t matter what grade they are entering. But, if you have a teen starting high school, then you know “those … Continue reading →