Ask any parent or teacher what it’s like to deal with teenagers, and chances are you’ll get a few eye rolls, exasperated sighs, or even curses. What’s irrefutable is that teens are navigating a turbulent time in life—and there’s much that people can do to support them in becoming well&#x2d;rounded, empowered adults

Joanne Peters is an award-winning journalist.

Children's Health

Family comes first. We equip you with the tools to create a holistically healthy family now, and for generations to come.

Family

Guiding children to become the best they can be by supporting their brain development is perhaps one of the most rewarding and, at times, daunting life experiences. Ups and downs notwithstanding, what we know for sure is that being present matters.

Daniela Ginta, MSc, NNCP, is a freelance writer who lives in Kamloops, BC.

Healthy Kids

Like adults, Canadian children and youth have reckoned with the effects of the pandemic. Despite these challenges, many have shown incredible resilience. Here, we showcase youth who’ve adapted to the pandemic while creating opportunities for themselves, and others, in the entrepreneurial and volunteer worlds.

Carimé Lane is a Toronto-based freelance writer and lawyer.

Child Development

Life is about balance. We provide you with strategies for a lifelong commitment to strength and well-being in all areas of your life. 

Lifestyle

Joshua Duvauchelle is a regular alive contributor and certified personal trainer.

Tips for nurturing introverted children

The managing editor, digital, at alive, Colleen likes baking healthy(ish) desserts and cooking up a good pun.

Natural is the way. We bring you credible approaches to preventative health, holistic treatments, and supportive supplements.

Health

Into successful adults

Vancouver-based Leslie Timmins writes about health and the environment.

Advocating for your child

Gail Johnson is an award-winning digital, print, and broadcast journalist based in Vancouver. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gailjohnsonvancouver">@gailjohnsonvancouver</a>

Josie Padro is a Vancouver health and lifestyles writer.

Child Development

Empowering Teens

Helping Our Children Grow Up Happy and Resilient

Unstoppable Youth

Young, Wild, and Free

Quiet Kids

Kids at School Need Time to Play

Curious students achieve academic success

Helping Orchid Kids Blossom

School Struggles

Dad: Every Girl's VIP