Anxiety and Avoidance: A Vicious Cycle
"...we are all susceptible to anxiety; it is part of the human experience, like emotion, or pain"
The #1 Parenting Strategy of all Time
As a parent you are likely trying to juggle your time but still be the best parent possible for your child. Many books talk about a...
Valentine's Day: I Don't Get It
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, I’m reminded of an old episode of The Simpsons when the family celebrated the made up holiday Love...
Pain Management – Managing Pain in the Winter Months: Part 2
Our last blog explored some possible theories as to why those suffering from chronic pain conditions typically feel their pain increase...
Managing Pain in the Winter Months: Part 1
Individuals dealing with chronic pain conditions often find that the weather has an impact on their overall pain levels. This is...
Setting Goals – It’s a Lifelong Gig
Throughout most of my time in school, I often heard from other students that they couldn’t wait for the end of the semester so that they...
Maybe Not the Most Wonderful Time of Year
As many people know, Christmas is one of my favourite times of the year. This is especially interesting given my disdain for cold weather...
How to Survive Toxic Family Gatherings
During the holiday season you may be required to attend a family gathering with a parent that may not have done their job for you while...
Tips for Surviving the Holidays
Holidays can bring about mixed emotions for many people, as it can either be a momentous joyous time for some, or elicit feelings of...
Monday Morning Leadership Parenting Tip
With the Holiday’s rapidly approaching and today being “cyber Monday” likely your child is asking for things or making a wish list of...