According to the quote by John Shedd, “A ship in harbour is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.” And this has me thinking about children, too. Are children meant to be safe-guarded at all times? Or,…
According to the quote by John Shedd, “A ship in harbour is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.” And this has me thinking about children, too. Are children meant to be safe-guarded at all times? Or,…
What is the ‘ACEs Too High’ Study? We all know that children who experience trauma will endure a ripple-effect of short and long-term outcomes. But, did you know that the this is just the tip of the iceberg in terms…
As a parent, educator, or caregiver, have you ever noticed yourself behaving in ways that don’t align with your core beliefs? Let’s paint a picture to illustrate this more clearly. Imagine: Sam and his child, Tasha, are heading to the…
In these changing and complex times, educators and parents are expressing a strong interest in how to foster resiliency in young children. According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, “being resilient means overcoming tough situations such as losing a pet…
