4 Helpful Tips for an Easy Transition to September

The transition to September is right around the corner. For many of us, September holds the same “fresh start” mentality as New Year’s Eve –… Read More

4 Tips for Navigating Family Conflict

Conflict is usually seen as negative or something to be avoided. There is even a myth that there is no place for conflict in a… Read More

7 Tips for Setting Realistic New Year’s Goals

Happy New Year! The start of the new year is the perfect time to reflect on the past and clarify the path forward. These seven… Read More

Celebrating International Youth Day

International Youth Day takes place on August 12th. First designated by the United Nations in 1999, this day is designed both to celebrate the role… Read More

How to Help Children Make the Most of Summer

Taking the time to plan for the summer with your children will ensure they get the downtime they crave, while also setting them up for success in the fall. Read More

International Youth Day – Bringing out the Best in Youth

International Youth Day is on August 12th and was First designated by the United Nations in 1999. This day is designed to both celebrate the… Read More

Launching Children Into Adulthood

This month, our eldest child turns 20. He is more or less “launched”, and watching him and his two younger siblings blossom into remarkable young… Read More

Live Happier and Healthier: 10 Tips to Reduce Stress

According to the Mental Health Commission of Canada (January 2015), stress and stress-related illnesses are on the rise. Stress is so commonplace in our fast-paced… Read More

Pink Shirt Day – Let’s Put an End to Bullying

Wednesday February 24th, 2021 is Pink Shirt Day. A Canadian initiative, the idea began at a rural high school in Nova Scotia when a grade… Read More

Radical Self-Care

As I sit to write this, the world seems to be in a state of turmoil. Hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and talks of nuclear threats dominate… Read More

Talking To Children About Tragedy

The recent tragedy in Las Vegas dominated the news, the water cooler talk, the social media feeds. As the events unfolded, and in the days… Read More

When Life Hands You Lemons

A couple of years ago we were on vacation and our flight home was cancelled. As a result, we were transported to a resort for… Read More