Physio is a great way to help children overcome physical challenges By Lindsey Bunin Jessica Osborn’s six-year-old daughter, Elodie, has cerebral palsy left-sided hemiplegia, due to a brain hemorrhage when […]
Parenting Health & Wellness
Is your child prepared for the fall routine?
Dealing with back-to-school anxiety By Ameeta Vohra The end of summer marks a new beginning for children, but it can also cause anxiety, as many kids struggle with a change […]
Understanding pronouns
Helping the 2SLGBTQIA+ teen community better express its identity By Lindsey Bunin Photography by Bruce Murray/VisionFire Early in the school year, my junior high-aged son came home from school to […]
Panicked by the poke
How to talk to your kids about their needle phobia By Ameeta Vohra With in-person learning back this winter and vaccination efforts ramping up, children continue to navigate an uncertain […]
What the cat’s dragged in
A new kitten enriches family’s life and mental health By Jill Chappell The pandemic has brought so many challenges. For my family, it was the loss of our two cats, […]
The transformative power of music
How music therapy is helping trans and non-binary youth find their voices By Jill Chappell An innovative mental health program is connecting 2SLGBTQIA+ youth with their authentic voices. Funded by […]
Beyond orange shirts
Creating a conversation with your children about residential schools By Jill Chappell The Indian Residential School Crisis Line is available 24/7. Call 1-866-925-4419 for mental health support. On Sept. 30, […]
A place to learn and grow
Camp Believe is a summer haven for kids affected by a parent’s mental illness By Jill Chappell Each spring as students anticipate the arrival of long summer days in the […]
Speaking the language
How a snap decision enhanced the health and well-being of Nova Scotia youth By Jill Chappell As Joe Biden’s team rolled out inauguration-themed Snapchat lenses, Finley Tolliver was prepping for […]
Self-care starts with you
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 […]