Family Matters
Putting things into perspective: Reflections on parenting, presence and loss
Over the past month, I’ve found myself reflecting on how grateful I am for life, health, family, and the safety of where I live. These thoughts often surface when something shakes our sense of security, especially when it relates to health. For me, the fear of not being there for ...
September 30, 2025
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Enjoying the sweetness of September
I don’t know about you, but as September approaches, I often feel a sense of dread. The shift in routine, the return to school and activities, and the end of summer’s lightheartedness can feel overwhelming. It’s easy to focus on the looming changes—early mornings, packed schedules and the general hustle ...
August 19, 2025
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Remember who you are and celebrate you
My birthday falls in August, and every year as I get older, I feel that I understand and trust myself more. I don’t know about you, but as I age, I feel that I am much more in tune with things like: what energizes me, what drains me, what makes ...
July 24, 2025
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Make summer memorable without breaking the bank
Summer doesn’t have to mean grand vacations or expensive getaways. While social media may be full of beach resorts and plane tickets, the truth is that meaningful moments often come from the simplest things, close to home and close to heart. This time of year usually offers families a chance ...
June 20, 2025
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A fresh start from the heart for Mother’s Day!
As the tulips bloom and the days grow longer, spring arrives with its promise of renewal—and so does Mother’s Day, a time to celebrate the women who gave us life, love and wisdom. But what if this year, we honoured moms (or ourselves, if we are a mom!) not just ...
April 29, 2025
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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 ...
April 1, 2025
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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 ...
February 25, 2025
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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! ...
January 28, 2025
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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 ...
December 18, 2024
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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 ...
November 26, 2024
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