There is very little knowledge, and far too much opinion, about ADHD in the western world. Stigma follows the diagnosis, and the proliferation of half or non-truths about its nature runs rampant. Most parents approach their child’s ADHD similar to a life sentence, and act as though accepting diagnosis means accepting that their children will never be...
Technology, generally speaking, makes people more powerful. It increases our ability to connect, but also our ability to drive people apart. Learn to identify when technology is being used to bully, and you can reduce the negativity that technology can bring to individuals, but also humanity as a whole.
Nobody questions the wisdom of seeing your family dentist and doctor at least once a year, benefits of preventative care are obvious. But going to counselling or the therapist is something that people typically only do when they become aware of a problem that needs solving. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure...
Describing to a full-grown rational adult the benefits of counselling, and persuading them to engage with it, is difficult. Doing the same to a child or teenager, who has yet to fully develop rational capacities, can seem downright impossible. With the right perspective, this task can be made easier. Discover a few trick and tips...
Canadians spend more time online than most other developed nations. Whether it’s on our desktops at home, laptops at school, or mobiles while we’re on the go; some studies show that the average Canadian spends over 14 hours a week online. For most of us, time online adds value to our lives. For others, it...
