Calling all those who identify as mothers: Is there anything more difficult <and> rewarding? From exhaustion to exhilaration, off-the-charts stress to profound satisfaction, mothering spans the full arc of emotion (often in a single day!). What isn’t such a joy is the competition that can emerge. A nagging feeling of not being good enough as … Continued
By Carole Ames
Our society has many embedded values and rules, a big one being the way we view quitting. It’s frequently seen as a loss, failure, or misstep. Occasionally it’s considered the necessary consequence of untenable circumstances. Very rarely, it’s embraced for its value as a positive choice, a necessary rite of passage, and an inevitable growing … Continued
Adolescence marks a radical life change. Everyone looks and smells different, emotions shift unpredictably, and a host of new privileges and responsibilities appear. In the face of these monumental changes, hormones are blamed for many teen health issues. The hormonal matrix Hormones do drive the transition through adolescence. Dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate (DHEAS) is a hormone that … Continued
The coming fall season brings back-to-school time as well as back-to-cold-and-flu time for many families. What better time to arm ourselves with the information we need to keep our kids—and ourselves—safe against the viral onslaught. What is the flu? Caused by three main influenza viruses, A, B, or C, the flu is a respiratory infection … Continued
Do you remember your favourite early childhood toys or books? How about favourite games, including imaginary ones, with siblings or friends? Early childhood play is essential for brain development, and it’s key to unlocking imagination and creativity as children grow. Play matters, and here’s why Children love to play, and they make sense of the … Continued