I’ll admit, when the latest parent shaming article came out, I clicked on it and read it. Have you heard about lawnmower parents who “mow” all the obstacles away for their children? After reading it part of me basked in the pleasure of, “I wouldn’t drive a water bottle to school for my teen” and […]
Parenting Articles
The Art of Slowing Down
I started writing this post about the art of slowing down about 3 weeks ago. From one perspective you could say that I’ve mastered this skill, because it took me 3 weeks to write this post haha! From another perspective you could say I failed, because I was busy in other areas of my life. […]
Consciously Parenting A Child With Anxiety: Part 1
Consciously parenting a child with anxiety is both rewarding and tough. Our first reaction may be to get someone else to “fix” our child’s problem. This has been the first step in supporting children for a long time in the therapy world. As a parent it can feel overwhelming and intimidating to put the lens […]
Child & Youth Mental Health Resources in Hamilton and Burlington Areas
I recently attended a free workshop about depression & spirituality run by the LOST Organization in Hamilton – an inspiring new(ish) Non-Profit in Hamilton. LOST stands for Living Outside of Suffering and Trauma. They offer yoga, peer-group support, and creative time for people of any age, either with mental health issues or those supporting others […]
Me? Angry? 10 Songs For Your Angry Moments
This past weekend I went to the Phoenix in Toronto to see two cover bands play: the U2 cover band Elevation, and the Oasis cover band Supersonic. The crowd was singing their heart out to the Oasis song – Don’t look back in Anger. I think this is a funny song to be sung by […]
Validation: How To Support Your Children And Spouse When You Really Don’t Want To
Your child rolls his eyes at you. Your partner complains about her work for the 400th time and doesn’t take any of your advice. What is your feeling in each of these situations? Anger, irritation, or annoyance is quite likely. The First Reaction: Defensiveness It can be easy to get defensive in these situations – […]
