“Does my son need therapy?” “Should I get my daughter counselling?” There are questions we’re asked all the time here...
Blueprints: The Structure That Youth Need to Lead Successful Lives – Now and into Adulthood

Blueprints. We need them to plan and create buildings, which in turn provide us with shelter and functionality for years....
How is Sleep (or Lack Thereof) Affecting Your Life?

Do you have trouble sleeping? Have you found yourself tired and lethargic at school? Unable to focus in class? “Dragging”...
Identifying and Treating Social Anxiety Disorder in Ottawa

What’s the difference between shyness and social anxiety? Though this might sound like the setup for a bad joke, social...
Overcoming Exam Anxiety in Ottawa

With exam time approaching, many students find themselves stressed – more than usual, even. Is it the pressure to do...
Cyberbullying: What is Your Role as a Parent?

If you’re a parent, you’ve surely heard the term “cyberbullying.” You may be more familiar with it than you...
What Yelling Does to A Child (and How to Stop It)

Yelling. We’ve all been there. At one point or another, our frustration levels peak high on (or off!) the charts....
Identifying and Treating Teen Depression & Anxiety in Ottawa

Have you noticed a shift in behaviour of your child or teen? Does he or she seem to be struggling...
How to Treat the Back to School Blues

As summer winds down, Back to School time in Ottawa is upon us. <nbsp;> Let’s be honest: not many people...
Fidget Spinners: Hardly a Solution for ADHD or Anxiety

Why all the fuss about fidget spinners? This year’s summer fad, in Ottawa and around the world, isn’t an...