Therapeutic Parenting and Trauma
yChildren in foster care can exhibit challenging behavior that’s difficult to manage at times. This is because many of the children who come into foster care have experienced trauma of some sort.
While every child has...
The Power of Play-4 Ways to Encourage Therapeutic Play
Play is essential to every child's development. Therapeutic play contributes to the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being of children. Playing allows kids to create and explore a world they can master, conquering their fears...
The Best Gifts for Children on the Spectrum
Buying toys for children can be difficult. You want to get something that will make the child smile. The reality is no matter how great the gift, a child with autism may never give you...
Three Key Factors for Supporting Children After Trauma
Many children and adolescents in foster care carry with them toxic levels of stress after living through trauma. They’re on edge, in a state of dysregulation, which drives their behaviours and makes daily life a...
The Benefits of a Family Mealtime for Children
Today’s busy lifestyle can make eating together a challenge, but it’s certainly worth the effort. There are many benefits of enjoying a meal with your family. Family meals are shown to have a positive nutritional,...
Resources for Parents and Caregivers during the COVID-19 Crisis
These are difficult times for adults and children alike.
We strongly encourage you to spend some time on these sites and reviewing the information. There is a lot of helpful information, resources and even on...