By Camilla Rangel Moreira, Registered Psychotherapist Many parents of younger children have questions about the value of play therapy – what it is, how it works and why it’s different than the type of play your child might do at home. So here are some answers to help clarify your concerns. The Importance of Play…
The Dark Side of Public Shaming Parenting
You may have noticed recently that public shaming videos have been creeping up on online forums with increased frequency. Parents often create these videos in reaction to their child doing something they disapprove of, in an attempt to teach them a lesson. At first glance, these videos might seem like a harmless, creative way to…
Are Canadian Students Really Going Through A Mental Health Crisis?
A couple of months ago, the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) released the results from one of the largest school surveys ever completed. The survey, which asked high school students about their mental health, revealed some very grim findings about the stress and anxiety that our adolescent students face today. The TDSB survey, in addition…