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Heather Young
Nov 13, 20243 min read
Mom Rage: Choosing Guilt over Resentment
The past two books I’ve read recently both refer to this idea of choosing guilt over resentment. Not just one, but BOTH of the last two...
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Heather Young
Apr 27, 20212 min read
Social Snacking: A simple way to feed your craving for connection
The newest research on the effect of COVID-19 on families with young children in Canada suggests that rates of depression and anxiety are
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Heather Young
Apr 14, 20215 min read
Letting go of what no longer serves you
The self-care culture has a lot of ideas around things you should do AND add to your already busy life. But what if instead of adding, you
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Heather Young
Mar 10, 20214 min read
The power of validation
As therapists, we are taught about the power of validation in the therapeutic relationship. Validation is about understanding our clients'
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Heather Young
Feb 19, 20214 min read
Make your sleep environment work FOR you
Getting a good night's sleep can be as simple as taking a good look at the space we sleep in. It’s crazy how effective creating a restful
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Heather Young
Feb 17, 20214 min read
Cultivating positive emotions with intention: make a "like it" list
I've been recently wondering about making a "like it" list. Different than a gratitude journal, this list acknowledges those little everyday
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Heather Young
Feb 5, 20213 min read
You are not alone; Pandemic stress and Parents of young children
The stress of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is taking its toll on families. It’s clear that parents with babies and young children are
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Heather Young
Jan 28, 20213 min read
How writing a letter can improve your sleep
Getting a good night's sleep is not always as simple as it seems. For something so natural and biologically necessary, it can seem very
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Heather Young
Jan 21, 20214 min read
The Parent's Guide to a Self-Care Mindset
As a parent, you've likely heard it before; “Put on your oxygen mask first”. Parents are told time and time again that they need to practic
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Heather Young
Jan 15, 20214 min read
Getting a good night's sleep is not just about you; sleep is a family issue
Once we become parents, our sleep is no longer ours alone. It becomes a family issue.
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Heather Young
Oct 13, 20204 min read
Preparing your family for a different holiday season
One thing I know for sure is that the 2020 holiday season is going to be very different for everyone. Here are six things to consider
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