Children

Ways to Help Your Child with Back-to-School Anxiety

As summer winds down and a new academic year approaches, many children experience a mix of excitement and anxiety about returning to school. While some anticipation is normal, excessive worry can impact a child’s mental health and overall well-being.  In this post we will explore strategies to help parents and caregivers support their children through…

Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health: The Role of Parents and Professionals

In today’s fast-paced world, children and adolescents are facing an unprecedented set of challenges that can impact their mental health. From the pressures of social media to the stress of academic performance, our youth are navigating a complex landscape that can affect their emotional and psychological well-being.  As parents, understanding how to support your child’s…

Positive Parenting: 10 Tips for Raising Mentally Strong Kids

Positive parenting and positive discipline focus on teaching good behavior in kids using a kind and firm approach. It’s a parenting principle that assumes children are born good and desire to do the right thing and need guidance on acting appropriately. It emphasizes the importance of mutual respect and a positive parent-child relationship.  This approach…