by Suzanne | May 20, 2020 | Connection, Emotional Literacy, Emotional Vocabulary, Listening, Mental Health, Resilience, Well-being
During this transition to Phase 2 as schools being to reopen their buildings, it can be challenging to support our children when we have so many questions and feelings ourselves. Some of you may choose not to send your child(ren). If your child(ren) will be returning,...
by Suzanne | Jul 2, 2018 | Emotional Literacy, Emotional Vocabulary, Values
Values Values are what is important to you; the guideposts by which you’ll make decisions. They are qualities that reflect who you want to be in the world. When we make decisions that take into account our values, we are more congruent and will feel more connected to...
by Suzanne | Dec 11, 2017 | Children, Developing empathy, Emotional Vocabulary, Resilience, Well-being
This time of year can be crazy. No matter what you celebrate or don’t celebrate, there are an abundance of invitations to social gatherings and the air is practically vibrating with everyone’s stress and excitement. It’s important in the middle of all the crazy to...
by Suzanne | Oct 31, 2017 | Children, Children's Books, Developing empathy, Emotional Literacy, Emotional Vocabulary, Well-being
Here are three books that you could use to jump start a conversation with your child about friendship and how we are all connected. The first two, Rain! and The Friend Ship, are best suited for 3 to 5 year olds. The last one, Stone Soup, is appropriate for primary and...
by Suzanne | Sep 10, 2017 | Children, Developing empathy, Emotional Literacy, Emotional Vocabulary, Workshops
I am thrilled to share that beginning September 19th, 2017 I will be seeing clients at Aspire Naturopathic Health Centre located at #210- 3650 Mount Seymour Parkway in Parkway Village. I will be there Tuesday evenings and Saturdays to work with children, youth and...
by Suzanne | Sep 4, 2017 | Children's Books, Developing empathy, Emotional Literacy, Emotional Vocabulary
In this video post, I’ve chosen five children’s books that we have at home that support the development of compassion in children. I review them in this short video....
