Learn how to use resilience as a skill to guide your child in facing anxiety

Over the years in practice I have supported many children who face feelings of anxiety. I understand the challenges young ones face in...

Get a breakdown on the benefits and use of 3 of my favourite wellness apps for kids & teens

This post explains the 3 stages of rising above teenage anxiety.

3 signs of anxiety you need to keep in mind to consider getting your child to therapy

Learn how mindfulness practices, exercise, and supportive relationships can shift the needle in reducing your teen's experience of anxiety.

Follow these simple steps to creating an empowering Calm Down Kit for your child.

Learn about practical tools like breathing exercises, mindfulness and calm down kits that can help your child to self-regulate when anxious.

This post looks at common myths about teens' experiences of anxiety

Academic pressure, social dynamics and educators' mindset can all have a major impact on your child's experience of anxiety.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Although we have come a long way as a society to be more open about asking for help, there are...

Parenting is a beautiful journey filled with love, joy, and, yes, the occasional worry. As parents, it's natural to want to protect our...

As parents, we understand that change is an inevitable part of life. Yet, when faced with significant transitions, such as moving to a...

You have a big work project ahead of you and it feels like it's the size of Mount Everest! How do you motivate yourself to get the task...

Children face a lot of challenges as they navigate their academic journey, and among the most significant challenges can be emotional...

Ever find yourself stuck in the classic "How was your day?" loop with your 10-year-old? Been there, done that! It's like pulling teeth...

In the fast-paced world we live in, where academic achievements and extracurricular successes often take center stage, it's easy to...

"How was your day today?" you ask your 10-year-old as he jumps into the car after school. "Fine", he says. What would your response be to...

Happy new year to you, dear Reader! Whether you read my blog posts as a young adult, adult, teen or parent my wish for you is simple: May...

The Covid-19 pandemic has come and gone and life has returned to (somewhat) normal (“What is normal?” you might even ask.) One would...