Oakville Family Institute

11/01/2024

Advent calendars sell out fast - here are some cool options if you haven't picked any up yet! via

We found all the best kids’ advent calendars to give them their most festive, faithful feelings leading up to Christmas.

05/06/2024

"We lost our daughter to mental health and are now fighting for necessary resources for other families" via The Toronto Star

People experiencing mental health concerns need timely access to high quality care that is accessible, coordinated and outside of the emergency department.

05/06/2024

is not simply a nice-to-have option; it should be a front-line treatment - http://ow.ly/ykOY30k7yDb via

Mental illness affects one in five Canadians and costs us nearly $50-billion a year. So why aren’t we treating it like any other health-care crisis? Erin Anderssen explores the case for publicly funded psychotherapy

05/06/2024

Too much stress and tension in your and ? Tips for resolving conflict:

Every relationship has conflicts. In some relationships, conflict is a serious problem; in others, differences seem to be resolved without creating a major incident. Think about the kinds of conflicts that happen in your daily life. These are typical: 1. Disagreements over who should do what 2. Disa...

05/03/2024

Canada is becoming one of the most pill-popping nations in the world. http://ow.ly/h5e230kehFR via

Mental illness affects one in five Canadians and costs us nearly $50-billion a year. So why aren’t we treating it like any other health-care crisis? Erin Anderssen explores the case for publicly funded psychotherapy

05/03/2024

Does your teen like to read books but you can't understand the appeal of what they're reading? Books And Teens:

I remember reading a series of books when I was a pr***en and young teen, whose series name I can’t remember. The protagonists (mostly teen girls) were plagued by such ills as possession, demons, witches, and other nefarious creatures who would — and did — take their lives given the opportunit...

05/03/2024

Social media hurts girls' mental health and education potential via CBC

05/02/2024

Do 50% of all really end in divorce?

I had a conversation with a client recently about that oft-repeated statistic that 50% of marriage end in divorce. I corrected the client with the information that I have, which is that about 70% of first marriages are successful. That 50% stat comes from the fact that if you get divorced once, you....

05/01/2024

Why American Teens Are So Sad - all these reasons apply to CDN kids too (no, it's not only covid at fault) http://ow.ly/O5Eq50IY7jp via The Atlantic

Four forces are propelling the rising rates of depression among young people.

05/01/2024

Are some parents just "lucky" in having Great Kids? "Lucky" Parents http://ow.ly/c0cK30kehuN

That’s what it all comes down to, doesn’t it? We all want to raise great kids. We see others who are able to stand up to bullies, manage their time, work a crowd, or roll with the punches, and we think, “That’s what I want for my kids.” The question is, how do we make […]

04/30/2024

"How anxiety became a catchall for every unpleasant emotion" via Vox

Here’s how to understand the difference between everyday anxiety and an anxiety disorder.

04/30/2024

I really believe that the no 1 killer of marriages is not spending enough good quality time together. Don't let your fall victim.