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June 17, 2021

National Indigenous Peoples Day: Talking to our Children

Dr. Jo Ann Unger receives teaching from Grandmother Pahan Pte San Win, May 17th, 2021 June is National Indigenous History Month, and June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day in […]
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April 7, 2021

Tips on Co-Parenting to Support Children’s Mental Health

  The old adage “it takes a village to raise a child” holds true for many families in our society. But what happens when that village breaks up or divides? […]
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March 5, 2021

ADHD in Children

Children can be hyperactive, impulsive, and inattentive. Children can run around playing, climb on things to seek adventure, and seem to never stop talking about their exciting day. They can […]
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February 10, 2021

Supporting Anxious Children

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health concerns for children. Worldwide prevalence rates suggest that about 6.5% of children are likely to meet diagnostic criteria for an anxiety […]
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January 14, 2021

Depression in Children

Do children get depressed? In short, the answer is yes.  Approximately 10 to 20 percent of very young Canadian children have a mental health problem. We know that 70 percent […]
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November 27, 2020

Celebrating During a Pandemic?

It is that time of year where many of us are preparing to celebrate various religious and cultural holidays.  This year, part of the preparation will involve thinking about how […]
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November 4, 2020

Disruptive Behaviour Problems: What Is Going On and How Can We Help?

Children with disruptive behaviour problems are typically described as irritable, angry, uncooperative, argumentative, delinquent, aggressive, and disobedient. They are often butting heads or in conflict with parents, teachers, family members, […]
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October 7, 2020

Accepting A Child's Diagnosis

Receiving a diagnosis of a mental illness or disorder for a child can trigger a range of reactions from parents and caregivers.  For some, this feedback brings relief, clarity, or […]
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