Category Archives: Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween
Big kid emotions, big parenting challenge
When I think back to when my kids were growing up, I remember having such a hard time managing their emotional outbursts. Like many parents I wanted certain behaviours to stop – yelling, slamming doors, and the one that really … Continue reading
Are You a Homework Helper or Sergeant Major?
My daughter completed French immersion grade one in the spring. One of her homework assignments was to present to her class five French words used in sentences. Relatively easy right? Let’s just say thank goodness for Google translation! The last … Continue reading
Starting High School
Starting high school is one of life’s big transitions and naturally it comes with its share of excitement and nerves. What are kids worried about when starting high school? We asked this question to grade 8 students and this is … Continue reading
The morning of your very first day…
Starting high school is stressful for both parents and teens: below are ways to support your teen. Also read our blog written by a terrified parent’s point of view. “Take a deep breath and you walk through the doors, it’s … Continue reading
I let my kids walk to school!
Just yesterday, Canadian Parents posted an article about children walking home from camp and school. The article cites a recent blog post by a Toronto mother whose 12-year-old son was picked up by the police on his way home from camp. He … Continue reading
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