Tag Archives: school

My son stresses over getting A’s at school…Should I be worried?

Posted on May 13, 2013 by

As I read last week’s blog Education week and Mental Health week: I see the connection, I feel Paula’s struggles with her young daughter and the stress she has about school. This reminds me of a documentary I recently watched … Continue reading →

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Education Week and Mental Health Week: I see the connection

Posted on May 7, 2013 by

“We have to do this homework tonight – we are getting ready for EQAO testing!  Dad!  DAD!  This is SERIOUS!!”, bellowed my 8-year old daughter, who I will admit has a bit of a nervous and timid temperament; not exactly … Continue reading →

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Ready Set Go to Kindergarten: Thinking and Learning

Posted on February 27, 2013 by

This post is one of a 5-part series about preparing your preschooler for Kindergarten. Be sure to check out Paula’s other top 10 tips for getting your preschooler off to a good start. “What letter is that?”  You anxiously await a response … Continue reading →

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Doors Wide Open: A Parent’s Perspective of Mental Illness

Posted on October 4, 2012 by

Although we are starting to hear more and more about mental health, there is still not enough information available to parents when they need it the most. None of us wants to be the parent that needs these resources for … Continue reading →

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Identify psychosis early – Open the door to tomorrow

Posted on May 10, 2012 by

Mental health is becoming more and more of a hot topic these days, which, from a health perspective, is a great thing. Let’s face it, it’s not an easy topic to discuss, but the stigma associated with it is a … Continue reading →

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