Programs join forces to increase accessibility and offer more opportunities By Lindsey Bunin Anna Plaskett and Sibylle Marquard sing the same tune when it comes to their passion for music, […]
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How the outdoors and recreation saved my life
Columnist recalls nature and sports helping her through difficult times By Fawn Logan-Young Illustrations by Briana Corr Scott That headline might be a little dramatic, but it’s true.The outdoors, in […]
Kids adapt to a covid world
Teaching kids to stay pandemic-safe without turning them into germophobes is a delicate balance for parents By Ameeta Vohra When the pandemic hit, the everyday lives of our children changed […]
Supporting family mental health after a tragedy
Learn to help your kids grieve and process the unthinkable By Jill Chappell As if parenting during a pandemic wasn’t already challenging enough, the emotional toll of the mass shooting […]
Connecting kids with mental health literacy
Social media and Internet use is an unavoidable part of our children’s lives
How mental illness made me a better parent
Making sure she fills her own cup first has made Jill Chappell gentler, kinder, and a healthy role model for her kids By Jill Chappell The term mental illness conjures […]
It just isn’t fair
How to explain income inequality to our kid
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