Teach good habits and help your kids help themselves By Starr Cunningham Self-care starts with you but it doesn’t end there. Especially if you’re a parent. Our children need me-time too, and the sooner we can teach them to take care of their mind and body, the happier and healthier we’ll all be. Developing a […]
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Online Exclusive: Maintaining good mental health
Pandemic tips from the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia By Starr Cunningham At the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia, we work each day to change the way people think about mental illness and addiction. These days, we’re also working to change the way we think about how we work, and how we care […]
Mindful March-break travel tips
Flexibility and relaxation key to keeping March break healthy and stress-free By Starr Cunningham “What are we doing for March break?” It’s a question countless children ask their parents each year and even more parents ask themselves. Yes, March break is fun, but it can also be stressful. Throughout the years, my children have done […]
Self-care is not selfish
Making the time to look after your own needs means you’re at your best when needed by family or friends
Everybody’s different on Everybody Street
Re-release of landmark children’s book underlines continuing relevance of original message of inclusiveness
Music to your kid’s ears
Sing, sing a song, sing out loud, sing out strong…
Giv’er and give
Taking it one step further. That’s what more than 3,000 youngsters participating in the upcoming Doctors Nova Scotia Youth Run have the opportunity to do.
Youthful inspiration
Amanda Higgins demonstrates age is no barrier when it comes to raising awareness about mental health
Harvesting lessons
From small seeds, great things grow—that’s true in the garden, and in life
It’s the simple things
Sometimes getting back to the basics of a great book and storytelling can help our mental health