By Leah Payne
Do you remember your sex ed experience? Maybe it was an awkward conversation at school, with the boys and girls separated into different rooms. Maybe it was an uncomfortable “the birds and the bees” talk with your parents. Or maybe you learned too much one day while surfing the web with a friend—yikes! Thankfully, there … Continued
Risk-taking is all too often framed as reckless, or even deadly. But in childhood and adolescence, the right kinds of risks are essential. From trying out for the soccer team to raising a hand in class, strategic risk-taking builds confidence and mental well-being. Western society has grown increasingly fearful of letting kids fall and fail. … Continued
Millions of Canadian teens spend too much time watching TV or playing video games, and this trend starts at a young age. Before their fourth birthday, 85 percent of toddlers already exceed the health guidelines for daily screen time. Summer invites you to switch things up. With the right approach, you can motivate your family … Continued
Children visit their primary care provider an average of 31 times from birth to young adulthood. But if medical anxiety runs amuck, kids may associate pain and other unpleasant experiences with their healthcare provider (HCP), and refuse cooperation with examinations going forward. We need to help kids of all ages mitigate their anxiety about medical … Continued
Ah, summer! Daylight-infused night skies, when the air is a concoction of fragrances and cricket songs, and … disrupted children’s sleep? Short of sprinkling fairy dust, there are ways to help our kids get the sleep they need. Good sleep and happy moods School is out and so are bedtime routines. “Some kids can handle … Continued