Apr 20, 2020 | Adolescents/Teens
It’s tough trying to get your teen to talk. Science has shown that the teenager’s brain has yet to fully develop the frontal cortex, which is the area that controls our ability to reason, and to think before we act. As your teen’s brain develops,...
Apr 20, 2020 | Adolescents/Teens, Depression, Parenting
The statistics on teen suicide are staggering. According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, “Suicide is among the leading cause of death in 15-24 year olds in Canada, second only to accidents”. Unfortunately, there is still much stigma surrounding...
Apr 20, 2020 | Children, Parenting, Trauma / PTSD
As a parent, your job is to make sure your kids grow and develop in a safe and healthy environment. While it’s possible for you to control your immediate environment – your home – it’s simply not possible to ensure the greater world around your child is safe and free...
Apr 20, 2020 | Depression, Parenting
Being a parent is the hardest job on the planet. But being a parent of a child or teen struggling with mental health concerns can feel unbearable. All parents want to do what’s right for their kids, but when your child is not doing well, either physically or mentally,...
