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Handling the Holidays With a New Separation or Divorce
The song “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” should honestly come with a warning label. For many families, the holidays are stressful even at the best of times – full of...
Read MorePresence: A Different Kind of Holiday Gift
Who doesn’t enjoy opening a gift during the holidays? There’s a certain joy in receiving something thoughtful or something you might not have chosen for yourself. Over the years, though,...
Read MoreCombatting the Dreaded Winter Blues
A few weeks ago, I found myself putting on my pajamas before dinner, daydreaming about crawling into bed with a cup of tea and a good book—only to realize it...
Read MoreManaging Stress as a University Student
Oh, university… Often portrayed in movies, TV shows, and social media as the best years ofour lives, filled with close friendships, exciting events, newfound freedom, picture-perfectrelationships, and inspiring academic work...
Read MoreThe Alberta Teachers’ Strike: Supporting Youth to Process What Is Happening
A thoughtful commentary on the Alberta Teachers Strike, from a Mom of three and Child Psychologist, Tasha Belix, practicing in Alberta, Canada. Understanding the Impact on Youth With the recent...
Read MoreHow to Change Parenting Hats When Your Child Starts University – Copy
You need a new rulebook. Whether your child is moving away for university or staying home while studying, your role as a parent is shifting—and so must your hat. If...
Read MoreGuiding Rules for a Gap Year Done Right
More and more high school graduates are choosing to take a gap year before diving into post-secondary education or launching into a career. And honestly? It makes sense. After years...
Read MoreHow to Change Parenting Hats When Your Child Starts University
You need a new rulebook. Whether your child is moving away for university or staying homewhile studying, your role as a parent is shifting—and so must your hat. If you’re...
Read MoreOut of the Loop: How Processing Old Traumas Can Transform Your Life
Have you ever felt stuck in a loop—reacting to situations with more intensity than they deserve? plagued by anxiety? low mood? or self-defeating patterns you just can’t shake? You’re not...
Read MoreRoots of Resilience
Babies being bounced on laps, with new ones being passed into loving arms, to give a tired Mom a break. It was a Thursday in the spring, when I sat...
Read MoreRecap: “Real” Self-Care Workshop
Self-care is not optional — it’s essential. And we should feel encouraged to model it for others. Key takeaways: Real self-care isn’t about adding more to your plate — it’s...
Read MoreSuper Feeler 101: The Curse and the Gifts
You may not have heard the term before, but if you’re reading this blog, I suspect you or someone you love is one. You may not have heard this term...
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