Tag Archives: teen
How to Help your Children during COVID-19
Posted on: Saturday, May 2nd, 2020 under blogCOVID-19 has made tremendous impacts on the lives of Canadians and others around the world in a variety of different ways. Children and youth have been directly impacted and they are facing major change and grief during this time. They are adjusting to the change of not going to school and pursuing it online, extra-curricular […]
Anxiety and Mental Health Awareness
Posted on: Saturday, September 28th, 2019 under blogWorried that you or a loved one has anxiety? Anxiety Disorder is on the rise for a leading cause of death. And with Mental Illness Awareness week being this week, and Mental Health Day on October 10th, it’s an especially important time to discuss mental health issues, with the focus of this blog being […]
Teen Suicide Awareness
Posted on: Saturday, September 14th, 2019 under blogThe topic of mental health is especially important this week with World Suicide Prevention Day having occurred on September 10th. The back to school season can take a mental toll on youth due to social and academic pressures, along with other stressors that you can read more about below. Close to 800,000 people die […]
Children’s Self-Esteem
Posted on: Saturday, August 31st, 2019 under blogBack to school season is here, and with that comes good things like structure to your kids’ daily lives and hanging out with their friends on a regular basis. But like these good things, more negative things can come along, such as the stress of homework, teen dramas, and self-esteem issues and your child’s perception […]
Peer Pressure and Bullying Among Youth
Posted on: Monday, August 5th, 2019 under blogWith International Youth Day on August 12th, it’s good to bring light to an important topic that pertains to youth: bullying and peer pressure. Bullying can come in many forms and can be displayed in various ways. Read more about the forms of bullying, effects, and prevention here. In the age of technology, there […]