by Sonja Latifpour, MSW
Helping your Child through Sadness
Every parent wants their child to be happy. Happy children fill our anxious parenting hearts with the belief that there must be something that we...
by Jackie Nixon, CCLS and Lisa Knight, CCLS
Blood Tests and MRI’s: How Child Life Specialists at BC Children’s Hospital Help You Cope
Jack’s mother knew there was something wrong with Jack’s health. He wasn’t himself. His doctor asked her to take him for blood work and an MRI, and...
by Janine Horton, Elementary school teacher in BC
“I have a Thunderstorm in my Brain”
“Social emotional learning, or SEL, is the process of acquiring the competencies to recognize and manage emotions, develop caring and concern for...
by Rob Broughton, Registered Clinical Counsellor
10 Things You Can Say Instead of "You're so Smart!"
"You’re so smart!" "You’re lucky to be so smart!" "Wow, what a smart kid you are!" These sound like nice compliments, right? Unfortunately, telling...
Where You Are Podcast
Through real stories, expertise, and practical tips, this podcast helps families promote their mental health and wellness, navigating important topics to meet you where you are in your journey.