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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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