Family Matters
The gift of languages: The joys of raising a bilingual child
Many of the families I meet through my work at the Wellness Centre live in bilingual or multilingual households. How amazing is that?! Our community is so rich with a wealth of diversity of languages for our children. Carrying on this heritage of our family background is such a wonderful ...
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Community Wellness
Caregivers shape our health system
With National Caregivers’ Day happening on the first Tuesday of April, I wanted to take a moment to recognize an often-overlooked pillar of our healthcare system: informal caregivers. These caring folk—family members, friends and neighbours—offer vital support to those in need, often without recognition or financial compensation. At the Wellness ...
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Caregivers' CircleWell 50+
Eating healthily when prices soar
Hello everyone, and welcome to March! As you may already know, March is Nutrition Month in Canada. As such, it is a great time to reflect on the importance of healthy eating and its role in aging well. With grocery prices at an all-time high, many of us face significant ...
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Family Matters
Spring into March
The countdown is on! Believe it or not, spring is at our doorstep. With days getting longer and warmer, now is the time to get outside and enjoy these last weeks of winter before the snow is gone. I love these warmer but still snowy days because we don’t get ...
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Caregivers' CircleWell 50+
Why formal complaints matter
I hope you are all doing well and that 2025 is off to a good start. With the launch of Santé Québec this past December and the ongoing challenges in our healthcare system, I wanted to discuss a critical topic: the importance of filing complaints. Most of us can recall a ...
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Family Matters
Winter blues? Break your winter hibernation!
If you tend to hibernate during the winter months, avoiding the cold at all costs, now is the perfect time to shake things up and embrace the outdoors. Think of it as a way to encourage your kids to be active and enjoy one of the most beautiful winter months—February! ...
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Good Habits for a Healthy New Year
Hello everyone, and welcome 2025! The New Year brings a sense of renewal and possibility, and is an ideal time to reflect on how to take better care of ourselves and those we love. By adopting healthy habits and making proactive choices, you can set the stage for a year ...
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Family Matters
Something new in 2025 for your parenting journey with us
Parenting is a wonderful and life-changing experience, but it is not always easy and we rarely get a break as parents. Are you looking to try something new in your parenting journey in 2025? Triple P Parenting Seminars We are always striving to meet the needs of our families. This ...
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Caregivers' CircleWell 50+
Kindness starts from within
And just like that, 2024 is already coming to an end! As the holiday season approaches, many of us feel a mix of excitement and stress. This time of year is often associated with togetherness, generosity and joy, but it can also bring loneliness and a significant amount of pressure—especially ...
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Family Matters
Playing outside and cocooning this December
We have been fortunate to have a very mild November this year. I might be alone saying this, but I am looking forward to the colder weather and some snow in December. I love a good and snowy winter holiday season and I know my kids sure do. ? When ...
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