If you’ve noticed a shift in your child’s mood or behaviour as the season changes, you might have wondered if seasonal affective disorder (sometimes abbreviated SAD) could be involved. But what exactly is seasonal affective disorder, and how do you know if your child is experiencing it? Read on for help understanding this sometimes-confusing diagnosis, plus tips to help your child thrive through the winter, whether or not they’re experiencing SAD.

October is ADHD Awareness month, and we are excited to kick off the fall with some helpful tips to add to your routine at home, school, and in the community! Whether you are a parent, student, or teacher, here are some brand new resources from the Healthy Minds Centre at BC Children’s Hospital to keep you Rolling with ADHD.

September 9 was International FASD Awareness Day, with the whole month of September being recognized as FASD Awareness Month by many. For those of you who don't know, but mainly for those that do, let’s talk a bit about what it is like to live as a family with FASD. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a lifelong disability that affects the brain and body of people who were exposed to alcohol in the womb. The effects can look different in every child, and they do look different in each of our kids. 

Day after day, it seems like we are hearing about traumatic events happening locally and around the world. Between social media and the news, it’s hard not to be exposed to constant updates and potentially upsetting details. This can be the case for not only us as parents and caregivers, but our children as well.

Summer often means exposure to a range of sensory stimuli that are vastly different from what children experience during the school year. Some children may find the new and intense sensations of summer to be uncomfortable or distressing - especially those who are highly sensitive or have sensory processing challenges.