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When One Parent Decides to Move After a Separation
Here’s how three parents are navigating a relocation, what it means for kids, and how experts advise co-parents handle the situation.
26 Questions to Ask Your Kids That Will Build Connection
We often ask our kids basic questions about how their day was, with mixed results. If you're lucky, you'll get more than a one-word answer. But what if we could get inside that growing brain—or get ahead of that tantrum by asking the right questions?
The Mental Load Is Real - Here’s How To Share It
While carrying mental load is exhausting, sharing it is the key to preventing burnout and fostering fairness in the home. But how do you shift the balance?
The Rising Tide of Addiction in Canada: Understanding the Crisis and How to Get Help
Addiction is no longer a shadowy issue whispered about in hushed tones—it’s a full-blown public health crisis in Canada. But what’s driving this epidemic?
Cultural Identity and Mental Health: How to Navigate Expectations and Pressures
Cultural identity and mental health are deeply intertwined, and understanding how your cultural background influences your mental health is essential to finding the right support and maintaining emotional well-being.
What is Intergenerational Trauma? Can It Be Healed?
Whether you’re grappling with your own family history or supporting others on their healing journey, understanding intergenerational trauma is a powerful step toward creating a healthier, more resilient future.
Generational Differences in Mental Health: The Differences and Unique Issues Impacting Each Generation
Mental health awareness is evolving, but it’s taken generations to reach the conversations we’re having today. Each generation brings unique views shaped by cultural norms, societal pressures, and available resources. Understanding these generational shifts helps us see how far we’ve come—and how we can continue to support each other across generations.
My Child Gets Bullied at School… Here are 5 Ways Parents Can Help
Unchecked bullying can lead to low self-esteem, academic struggles and thoughts of self-harm. Stefanie Peachey, was interviewed by The Hamilton Spectator about this important topic...
What is Parkinson’s Disease?
Did you know that over 100,000 Canadians have Parkinson’s Disease? Early diagnosis is crucial to manage the condition so here’s what you need to know about Parkinson’s Disease…
It’s Not Easy Being Part of the Sandwich Generation
As the family timeline is changing and many people are opting to wait to have children, we now are a generation of people charged with caring for both children and elderly parents. And it’s not easy…
Top 10 Ways to Survive the Holidays with Family
Whether you're dealing with in-laws, sibling rivalry, or toxic relatives, these tips are designed to make your holiday experience more enjoyable and less stressful.
What is Positive Co-Parenting And How You Can Achieve it?
Breaking up is hard to do…but even harder when you have children.
Empower your healing.
Looking for more ways to access expert information, practical steps and free mental health resources? Here are some more ways to grow forward through every phase and stage of life.
Wondering what to expect from therapy?
If you’re thinking about starting therapy, this FREE guide can help answer your questions and help relieve any worries…