While your first instinct may be to “fix” their pain, it is important that children have the space to experience the loss without it seeming like it has to disappear. Children’s understanding of death and loss will continue to shift as they process loss and as they grow. Instead of offering quick solutions, look to create a warm, safe and understanding space when they can come for support

Inclusion and diversity are essential to students feeling safe, supported and respected within the classroom. Educators have an important role in shaping young minds, when they model respect, embrace and celebrate diversity, students are better set up for success.

Mindfulness isn’t about being a perfectly calm and in control person, or trying to push aside challenging feelings. It’s about taking small steps and learning self-awareness, leaning into the mind/body connection. Whether it is for kids who are learning mindfulness as a game, or a teen who is exploring journalling for the first time to vent big emotions, mindfulness is versatile and adjustable as you grow. Over time, habits strengthen your brain and help you build confidence in who you are and how you handle adversity.

Friendships can feel formative in the teen years, they lift you up, support your growth, they share in moments of joy and meaning. But what happens when a friendship comes with challenges, unwanted pressure or boundary pushing? It can certainly be an uncomfortable experience. Together we’ll learn how to set boundaries with confidence.

Stress is part of being human. For students, it can show up before an exam, during a busy week of sports and school, or after a disagreement with a friend. In small amounts, stress can even be helpful, it motivates us to prepare, focus, and perform. But when stress becomes constant or overwhelming, it can interfere with learning, relationships, and emotional well-being.

When parents and educators hold space for questions and honest dialogue, it helps to reduce the stigma that surrounds mental health, and normalizes that mental health and big emotions are a normal part of life.

Sometimes it feels like everyone but you has it all together. With so much room for comparison online, it’s easy to feel like you’re falling behind. Together we’ll explore the comparison trap of social media and how to set healthy boundaries with an online world.

Strengthen attachment with your teenager. Practical tips for building trust, repairing after conflict, improving communication, and supporting healthy independence.