Thrive Family

09/10/2025

14 Online, On-Demand Parenting Courses 🌟

https://www.thrivefamilycourses.com

09/03/2025

I’ll be honest—I’m guilty of this one. ✋ I take on too much. I say yes when I know my plate is already overflowing. I push through instead of pausing. And it always costs me in energy, presence, and peace.

This is why I need reminders like this. Boundaries, breaks, rest, asking for help, protecting my peace, and growing at my own pace aren’t things to feel guilty about— they’re essential.

If you’re a parent, caregiver, or just a human trying to juggle it all, maybe you need this reminder too: you don’t have to do it all, and you don’t have to do it alone. 🌿

❤️ Thrive Family Co.

08/30/2025

✨ “What if I had a crystal ball and could tell the future?”

Sounds comforting, right? The truth is, we don’t — and living in the land of what ifs is often just anxiety in disguise.

“What if I fail?”
“What if they leave me?”
“What if it all goes wrong?”

The what if mindset tricks us into thinking we can anticipate every outcome, but it usually just pulls us further from the present moment.

💡 A powerful reframe is to notice the “what if,” pause, and ask yourself (or help your child ask):
👉 Is this a thought rooted in fear, or in fact?
👉 What can I control right now?
👉 What if things actually go right?

Catching ourselves—and gently supporting those around us—when we slip into “what if” mode helps us shift from anxious prediction to mindful presence.

❤️ Thrive Family Co.

08/30/2025

✨ As we head into a new school year, it’s easy to fill our days with responsibilities, meetings, and endless to-do lists. But a wise friend once reminded me: we can’t just schedule what needs to get done—we also need to schedule what brings us joy.

Those small, intentional moments of joy are not “extras”—they’re what keep us grounded, energized, and able to show up fully for the people we love. 💛

As you plan your days, try weaving joy right into your schedule—whether it’s a coffee break in the sun, music that makes you move, or a quiet walk after dinner. That’s how we prevent burnout and truly thrive.

— Thrive Family Co. ❤️

06/25/2025

Anyone else need a digital detox? 🙋‍♀️📵
I know I do. The constant scroll can take a real toll — on our mood, our focus, our relationships… and especially on our kids, who are always watching us. Modeling healthy screen habits isn’t just good for us — it’s powerful for them.

✨ More presence
✨ Less comparison
✨ Better sleep
✨ And a lot more peace.

Let’s normalize putting the phone down. For ourselves and for the little eyes learning from us. 💛

06/15/2025

💙 Father’s Day can mean many things.
Today, we hold space for all the feelings this day may bring—for kids, caregivers, and families.

You are all seen. You are all held in compassion. 💛

Let’s remind kids that all feelings are welcome—and that love takes many forms.

06/13/2025

🌈 As we head into the final stretch of the school year, it’s more important than ever to check in on our kids’ emotional well-being — and our own. This Window of Tolerance visual is a gentle reminder of what it looks like when we’re operating within our optimal zone… and what it looks like when we’re not.

💭 Signs like emotional withdrawal, difficulty focusing, or extreme emotion can mean our nervous systems are in distress. Let’s be kind, take breaks, and support each other through these big transitions.

✨ Remember: growth happens when we feel safe and supported — not overwhelmed or shut down.

06/07/2025

Saturday view! 🌸

Thrive Family Co. 💚🌱

Child & Adolescent Therapist

Accepting new clients ages 5-18. I am a certified clinical counsellor, teacher & elementary school counsellor.

Practice Location: 204-427 Fitzwilliam Street, Heritage Gate, Old City Quarter

https://www.thrivefamily.co

06/06/2025

THRIVE FAMILY COURSES ⭐️

https://www.thrivefamilycourses.com

06/06/2025

06/06/2025

Adding my online parenting courses to Etsy!

14 Online Parenting Courses 🌟 www.thrivefamilycourses.com🌱

06/01/2025

By teaching children mindfulness skills we help them increase their well-being and enable them to meet the stresses of the world with presence, self-compassion, and openness.