Children
Nervous Tics In Children
She gnaws at her nails while her play buddy cracks his fingers. Why are some children likely to develop nervous symptoms?
Psychology
Children
Woman and Mother
You can say no!
“On Saturday I have a dinner at my sister’s house, on Sunday, I have brunch with Mary and then I have to help Caroline move out. I am overwhelmed!” And I did not want to do any of that!
October 3, 2022
Children
Do you ever repeat yourself?
Did you know that an adult repeats a request to his child three to five times on average? And you? How many times do you repeat? Too many, I suppose.
August 22, 2022
Woman and Mother
Valuing the mother that I am
We've all experienced this gap between who we are and who we want to be. Is it possible to reconcile the two and still value every aspect? Of course!
August 15, 2022
Woman and Mother
Finding inspiration in men's qualities
Instead of raging about men’s differences and nagging them about their ways of being and doing - often opposed to ours - why not find inspiration in their qualities?
June 13, 2022
Children
Differentiating between your child's real or fake pain
Small ailments are common among children and it is sometimes difficult for parents to separate the real physical pain from the little imaginary pain.
May 24, 2022
Children
Say YES as often as you can!
If “no” is necessary for children and teenagers, it remains a word to be used in moderation because it can bring on a feeling of helplessness in children. What if you told them yes instead?
May 2, 2022
Children
The «No» Stage
Although this period is called the « assertion stage », it’s by saying « NO » most of the time that children will experience it! A period that is not always easy to live!
April 11, 2022
Children
Fear and anxiety in children
What’s that sound? How can you calm your children when they’re scared of loud noises? Explore what is triggering their fear and find out how you can be a calming presence.
April 4, 2022
Children
Kids' love stories
Most children will experience at least one « love story » before reaching puberty. What about your child? Have they already had a first love?
February 7, 2022
Mourning and Separation
Divorced parents: surviving the Holidays
Experiencing a "shared custody" at Christmas is not easy, both in terms of emotions and organization. Here are ways to survive this very emotional period.
December 20, 2021
Children
Let them believe in Santa!
Should we let our kids believe in Santa Claus and the whole holiday magic? Absolutely, and psychoeducator Solène Bourque tells us why.
