What did you want to be when you grew up? I remember when people scoffed at my brother when he said he wanted to be a garbage man. It...

Have you ever had a connection with an animal that inspired you? We are a nature-strong family and so we love to feed the birds, watch...

In a graphic I recently saw it lists being a good sport as one of the social skills kids need. This can be a difficult concept in a world...

Do you remember creative writing in class? I find that many creative writing classes focus on the writing aspect of a story - proper...

How do you feel when you are given a choice? Do you feel that you have control in a situation, do you feel included? Giving children a...

As a child were you a rule breaker? Did you like to see how far you could bend the rules? Children are naturally curious and wondering...

Do you look at the world as a scary place or do you see its beauty and grace? I am quite an optimist when it comes to life but I am also...

Who is your favourite super hero? Super heroes have been in my house since my boys were very young. And now they are making a comeback...

What do you see when you look in the mirror? Do you see flaws, do you focus on weaknesses? When Alice looked through the looking glass...

Have you ever played with building blocks? Have you noticed how a block tower needs a strong base? Imagine one of these blocks is a...

Do you often feel anxious or nervous when trying something new? Do you have tools to help you combat these feelings? As a child I would...

Did you struggle in school? Were you expected to keep pace with other students? Were your grades compared to those of your siblings? We...

Do you have family game nights? Do you know how much learning can happen when playing games? Playing games with kids is a great way to...

Shelley Restall, is a Registered Social Worker in private practice located in Kitchener, currently providing primarily virtual...

One of the best ways to teach a child how to be patient is to be patient yourself and practice it daily.

I work very hard at finding a positive within tough times but the other day I was having a really hard day. I was running late for work,...

When you add some cheese (a smile) to your whine you will find that frustrations become easier to deal with, and the positives of the situat

Everyone deserves applause. Applause shows appreciation, offers encouragement and gives recognition for achievement.