In my last blog post I identified ways in which parents can support their children who experience back-to-school anxiety. The steps I outlined are part of the process of co-regulation. Co-regulation is "the supportive process between caring adults and children, youth, or young adults that fosters self-regulation development..." (2017). What is self-regulation, then? Self-regulation is the skill of managing one's thoughts, feelings and behaviours to facilitate goal attainment

It's that time of year again! The beginning of the new school year can be a time of excitement, as well as dread - depending on who you ask. Either way, it's usually a stressful time for kids and their parents as they prepare for new teachers, new schools, new friends, new life lessons... In other words, uncertainty. From what we know about anxiety, it's an emotion that emerges from anticipation of the unknown, and sometimes it can be overwhelming - especially when there are

In discussions about child development you may hear the word "attachment" a lot. In recent years it has become even more significant in discussions related not only to child development, but trauma and relationships as well. But what is it, and why is it a big deal? Should we even care? Well, understanding what attachment is and the role it plays in shaping our experience may shed some light on our own temperament, outlook, and relationship patterns. Attachment In the 1960s,

More and more corporate brands have been pushing back on gender stereotypes. Always’ “Like a Girl”, and more recently Gillette’s “What...