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01/03/2016

Positive tips for the adults in an anxious child/teen's life.

Anxiety in kids is distressing, but it can be managed. Here are the skills that will comfort them, build them and protect them for life.

12/18/2015

A very worthwhile read for everyone!

There are 6 primary lifestyle factors that have been proven to protect the brain against depression, and cure depressive symptoms.

11/27/2015

Food for thought and good research to follow.

Hidden in the walls of our digestive system is something extraordinary. Scientists have known about the 'second brain' for a while, but new technology is taking the researc

11/27/2015

A very good message for all important adults in a child's ife.

There’s something that every child and adolescent needs to believe with every cell in their bodies. When they do, they will thrive. There is a powerful way that we, as the adults in their lives, can nurture this belief and set them up to learn, grow and flourish. They need to know that their brains…

11/13/2015

Very interesting perspective. Parenting is about preparing our children for their world.

The advantages of helping kids learn to navigate the digital world, rather than shielding them from it

11/07/2015

Great article and great information!

Adolescence is an adventure for everyone and there are things you need to know about the teens in your life that will change your relationship with them.

10/31/2015

A good read for all adults who deal with children/youth and anxiety.

10/31/2015

Good solid hints!

For anyone in the thick of study, or about to be, science has been working hard and has found ways to help you get the most out of your study time, all backed by hefty research. Here’s how to study smarter, supercharge your learning and store the information away in your head so it’s ready to jump i…

10/28/2015

Let's help young people relieve some of their stress by making it ok for them to make their own decisions as they transition from adolescence to adulthood. The thoughts and desires that well meaning adults (parents, guardians) have for their adolescent children can create tremendous stress if no one is listening to what the young person wants to do. It is their life and their dreams that lie ahead. Our role is one of cheerleader and guide. They need to find their own way, solve their own problems and they need to know and trust that we are on the sidelines there to step in if asked! We need to give them the confidence that they can do it and it will be OK.

We're so behind you. Work hard, but know that your grades aren't a measure of you. Here's why ...

10/03/2015

A very worthwhile article...normalizes sadness, loss and grief! Feeling these feelings help children grow and develope.

Building emotional intelligence in children is vital for healthy, whole-hearted living. Here's how to empower them to deal with sadness, loss and grief.

09/05/2015

Some excellent suggestions for parents and caregivers! A good read!

Anxiety has a way of making everyone feel helpless, but here are some things to say to teens and children with anxiety, to strengthen and protect them.

09/02/2015

Brigitte Bourassa, MA, RTC, Jeannie Campbell M.ED, RTC and Anjeet Kaila, M.Ed, RCC bring a variety of professional, personal and cultural experiences to their individual counselling practices.