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

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

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

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