Restorative Practices in School District 48
Restorative practices in schools are a set of approaches to conflict resolution that focus on building healthy relationships and a healthy school community by preventing, mitigating and repairing harms.
Restorative practices have the potential to benefit many aspects of the school environment and can contribute positively to the health and well-being of both students and school professionals. Examples of these benefits include:
What Parenting My Gender-Diverse Child Taught Me About Love
Unlearning the gender binary (i.e., male or female) isn’t always easy for people, especially parents. Many caregivers delight in learning whether the baby in utero is a boy or a girl. And with few exceptions, popular culture further reinforces the gender binary with pink versus blue, dolls or dinosaurs, ballet shoes or ball caps. We spoke with three different moms of gender-diverse children who shared their experiences, insights and thoughts about parenting.
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Keeping Our Child At the Centre: Moving Forward
Going through a separation or divorce is not easy. When it's just the couple, the two of you, that's hard enough. But, when you have children, there is a whole other layer of complexity that is added, along with a steady road of learning how to navigate family dynamics going forward.
For me, it was just over twenty years together, through two rounds of his cancer treatment, when I finally said to my then partner, we were at a time where I needed us to separate. We had tried various counseling groups for 3 years prior to that.
Supporting Child and Youth Mental Health and Wellness when Heading Back to School: Navigating Stress through Communication
Supporting the mental health and well-being of children and youth is a shared effort between home, school, and community. Schools are a big part of children and youth’s lives and play an important role in supporting wellness.
Where You Are | S6 E8 | June 23, 2025
Talking About Step-Parenting, Blended Families and Supporting Kids as New Families Come Together
Changes to your family structure can come with unique challenges for both the adults and kids involved. Joined us as we talk about how children of different ages can experience these changes and helpful approaches to navigate these moments.
Where You Are | S6 E7 | June 11, 2025
Living with an Eating Disorder – A Hopeful Journey
We are sharing this great episode about eating disorders from Open hearts. Honest conversations., a podcast from Family Services of the North Shore. In this episode, Val, host of Open Hearts Honest Conversations, is joined by Joanna, a Registered Clinical Counsellor, and Vicky, a guest with lived experience.
Supporting Your Child with Bipolar Disorder: Tips for Parents and Caregivers
This blog post is a sneak peek of the "Where You Are" Podcast episode featuring Dr. Roberto Sassi released in May 2025.
Having a child with bipolar disorder can be tough, but with the right support, your family can navigate this challenge.
