When I walked my child to school on her very first day, I could tell she was nervous. She went from jumping up and down with excitement to walking quietly by my side, not saying a word. I tried to lift her spirits back up with a pep talk, telling her about all the wonderful…
Our Kids’ Mental Health
Sure-Fire Ways To Beat The February Blahs
Tired of short days and long hours spent suiting up to go out into the cold? Here’s a ray of sunny positivity to light your way back from the dark winter blahs
By Ann Douglas
Look, Ma! Kate Middleton’s PSA For Kids’ Mental Health
The British royals make a pitch to help struggling kids and end the stigma surrounding mental illness; a Chinese New Year primer for kids; a 42-year-old Cindy Crawford’s confident, unaltered photos go viral; and hey, we’re STILL obsessed with good sleep habits
By Sonia Verma
Through The Storm: Ann Douglas’ New Book Is Highly Personal—And Pragmatic
‘You can forgive yourself for being a gloriously imperfect work in progress, just like your child,’ says Ann Douglas, whose new book, Parenting Through The Storm, offers support and practical advice for parents navigating their children’s struggles with mental, behavioural and neurodevelopmental disorders
By Jenna Morton
Captain Underpants And The Troublemaker’s Triumph: Dav Pilkey’s Inspiring Message
School was ‘torture’ for Dav Pilkey, creator of the wildly popular Captain Underpants books. But the very things that once made him feel like a failure—dyslexia, hyperactivity, a silly streak—have brought him unimaginable success. So don’t let learning differences hold you back, he tells kids—and parents
By Tara Wilson
Look, Ma: Life Is Short; Let’s Make It Count
A viral video reminds us to live in the moment; #BellLetsTalk reminds us to talk about what scares us; a Frozen parody reminds us to hide the CD in case of a snow day
By Sonia Verma
momstown Friendships Lower Risk Of Post-Partum Depression: Study
momstown communities across Canada are all about connecting real moms, every day, in person and online. Many women will tell you, “It was my moms’ group that saved me,” and a University of Waterloo study used momstown to show just how important these groups are to new mothers, and their mental health
April 2nd is World Autism Day
Light It Up Blue for World Autism Day on April 2nd. Here are stories from moms with children who have Autism, early signs to be aware and words that help and hurt.
The Things People Say- Autism Awareness
My shock prevents me from answering the remark that a complete stranger just said to me. My daughter has Autism and you won’t believe the things that people have said.
Pregnancy and Depression… why am I not excited?
I thought the same thing. I thought it was a just a phase. I thought as my belly grew and I felt those tiny kicks, the excitement and joy would come. It hasn’t. After 38 weeks I feel the same way – anxious, overwhelmed and indifferent.
