Here are some family-friendly and digestible ways to bring up the topic of money for kids of all ages to understand. The sooner you have these conversations, the faster they can learn to create healthy money habits.

Many mental health problems start during these teen years, but unfortunately, many don’t receive the support they need immediately. However, who can connect with a caring adult for help not only feel better, they do better as well.

The word “love” gets thrown around so much but we need to make sure that children have a clear grasp of the meaning of love and that true love begins with themselves. Here’s how…

Kate Brockbank (RSW) will be running our When Parents Separate group program, beginning on March 22, 2022. We sat down with Kate to give us some of the benefits of this group, and why a group of this nature could benefit children whose parents are separated or divorced.

This week we are talking to registered Social Worker, Kate Brockbank about Anxiety in Children, Pre-teens and Youth. This week, Kate will help us recognize whether or not what we’re seeing in our kids is anxiety or typical behaviour.

This week we are talking to registered Social Worker, Kate Brockbank about Dispelling Myths about Child Mental Health. Many of us hold certain outlooks surrounding mental health, whether we are aware of them or not. This week, Kate challenged some of those beliefs.

Mental illness can distort a child’s perception of reality, how they handle conflict, how they deal with their emotions and; emotional responses. When this negative behavior becomes consistent, stronger, and inhibits their ability to interact with people and maintain relationships, it could be a cause for worry.  This week, we interviewed our Peachey Counselling and Family Support team member, Registered Social Worker, Kate Brockbank, about how to recognize signs of mental illness in children and adolescents.

Unfortunately, mental health problems in children is more common than you might think. 70% of mental health concerns have their onset during childhood. Approximately 1 in 5 children and youth (under age 18) in Ontario have a mental health concern.  This week, we interviewed our Peachey Counselling and Family Support team member, Registered Social Worker, Melissa Persadie, about how to nurture your child’s mental health.

Bullying can arise in many ways, from physical to verbal, social to cyber bullying. With the increase in social media, bullying has taken on another face that was quite unexpected, but nonetheless, just as damaging. With the progress of technology, bullying has quickly changed from physical bullying (fights at school) to social/cyberbullying (happening on social media or technology).  This week, we interviewed our Peachey Counselling and Family Support team member, Registered Social Worker, Kate Brockbank, about the impact of 21st century bullying on our kids’ mental health.

There is a fine line that divides beneficial social media usage and negative social media usage. Making sure your time on social platforms is serving you properly is an endeavor that many young people are struggling with.  This week, we interviewed our Peachey Counselling and Family Support team member, Registered Social Worker, Kate Brockbank, about the impact social media can have on our mental health.

Transitioning from childhood to adolescence is tumultuous time in a young person’s life, with so many developmental and social changes occurring. And, for many 10-18 year old’s, it has become a stressful and often painful experience. This week, we interviewed Registered Social Worker, Kate Brockbank, about the challenges facing pre-teens and teens when it comes to their self-esteem.

Our lives are stressful and because of that, self care has become more and more important. But what about our kids? Instilling self-care habits from a young age can help kids manage future life stressors and reach their full potential while reducing the risk of developing mental health conditions like anxiety and depression.

The benefits of meditation in terms of mental health are proving to be beneficial, not only to children with more serious conditions but as a part of a healthy self-care routine for any child. Here is some helpful information and tips for parents regarding meditation for kids.

If you’re worried about your child’s mental health right now, you are not alone. Countless parents and caregivers are finding themselves confronted with the assortment of emotions that children are throwing their way. We interviewed Melissa Persadie, a Registered Social Worker from Peachey Counselling and Family Support, to grasp her thoughts on the subject, and here’s what she had to say…