When your child is struggling with something in their life, it can take its toll on the entire family. As a father trying to be the best parent you can be, you might not know exactly how to respond. Fathers are becoming increasingly involved in all aspects of...
Anxiety is the most common mental health problem that children experience, with a 10% prevalence rate on average. It’s also a very normal emotion that’s essential to survival. Children tend to develop certain fears depending on their age. Babies, for instance,...
Kids are bound to face challenges and struggle as they learn and grow. But as a parent, how do you know what a “normal” struggle is, and what might be a “red flag”? And if you suspect it’s the latter, is it serious enough that your child needs to see a psychologist?...
Life isn’t all sunshine and rainbows, despite what everybody’s photos on social media might make you think. The reality is that everybody struggles through big and small challenges throughout their lives — they’re just not sharing it online. As you face your own life...
If you’re a parent wondering why your kid is so angry all the time, you’re not alone. Kids can have strong emotional reactions at any age, but there are a couple of distinct times during their growth and development where you may notice it more often. Seven year-olds,...
Being a parent is challenging enough at the best of times, but since the start of the pandemic, families have been dealing with a whirlwind of change and uncertainty. For many, the result has been a whole new level of stress. A recent national study of 3,000 Canadian...