May 18, 2021 | Adolescents/Teens, Children
Life hasn’t been the same for any of us for many months now. As we continue to try and adapt our lives to safely deal with this novel coronavirus, it has taken its toll on many, both financially and emotionally.Kids have been hit particularly hard during this time. At...
May 18, 2021 | Addiction, Adolescents/Teens, Anxiety, Grief
Not many of us remember our teenage years as walks in the park. That’s because this time in our life is punctuated by uncertainties, social pressure, and a surge of hormones. Because of this perfect storm, many teens act out, which can cause a lot of chaos and...
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 19, 2020 | Adolescents/Teens, Depression
Ask any parent what their main job is and they will tell you it’s protecting their children and keeping them safe. New parents spend hours, if not days, baby-proofing the house. They research the best car seats and bike helmets and figure out ways to ensure their kids...
Apr 18, 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,...
