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 in Nova Scotia has placed an even greater responsibility on parents to manage their family’s mental health. “When something happens that threatens us, it changes […]
mental health
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 up all types of images, but I doubt any of those pictures equate to the cover model of Today’s Parent. It’s yet another example of […]
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
The ABCs of catching your ZZZs…
Sleep is crucial for our physical and mental health. There are ways to ensure you sleep soundly every night
More than man’s best friend
Therapy and PTSD dogs can offer comfort to those in need
Creative care
Painting isn’t just about colour on canvas. Often it starts a conversation about the simple things and the process of healing