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Therapy by Miss Jane Hello my name is Jane Martin I’m a Registered Psychotherapist.

🍎✏️ The first day of school is a big milestone!Take a few minutes to complete this special keepsake with your child befo...
08/27/2026

🍎✏️ The first day of school is a big milestone!

Take a few minutes to complete this special keepsake with your child before they head off to school. It is a fun way to capture their age, grade, favourite things, hopes for the future, and most importantly, how they are feeling about the day.

Whether your child feels happy, excited, nervous, sad, or a mixture of emotions, remind them that all feelings are okay. Starting a new school year is a big transition, and children often need extra patience, reassurance, and connection as they adjust. 💛

We wish all students, families, educators, and school staff a wonderful start to the new school year!

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Time Management for High School TeensThe transition back to school can feel overwhelming...especially when students are ...
08/27/2026

Time Management for High School Teens

The transition back to school can feel overwhelming...especially when students are balancing assignments, tests, extracurricular activities, friendships and personal responsibilities.

Time management is a skill that develops with practice. Teens may benefit from:

📅 Writing assignments and important dates in a planner or phone
✅ Prioritizing difficult or important tasks
📝 Breaking large assignments into smaller, manageable steps
⏱️ Working for 30 minutes, followed by a five-minute break
📵 Silencing notifications and putting phones away while studying
💚 Making time for sleep, movement, friends and activities they enjoy

Parents can help by checking in, creating predictable routines and supporting their teen in choosing one small place to begin. The goal is progress.....not perfection.

Small steps today can mean less stress tomorrow.

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Healthy Phone Habits for a Successful School YearPhones can be helpful tools for learning, connecting and having fun.......
08/26/2026

Healthy Phone Habits for a Successful School Year

Phones can be helpful tools for learning, connecting and having fun....but they can also affect sleep, concentration, mood and real-life relationships.

As students return to school, small changes can make a big difference:

✨ Set clear screen-time boundaries
🔕 Silence notifications during class and homework
🌙 Put phones away at least one hour before bedtime
🎯 Choose positive and helpful online content
👨‍👩‍👧 Make time for face-to-face connection
💭 Notice how phone use affects your mood

The goal is not to eliminate phones....it is to help children and youth develop a healthy, balanced relationship with technology. Parents can support this by creating realistic family expectations and modelling healthy phone habits, too.

Be present. Be focused. Be you. You’ve got this! 💚

For counselling support for children and youth, connect with us at the Ingersoll Wellness Hub:

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A new school year is a fresh start filled with possibilities!As children head back to school this September, remember th...
08/24/2026

A new school year is a fresh start filled with possibilities!

As children head back to school this September, remember that success is about so much more than academics. Kindness, confidence, connection and curiosity all help children feel safe, supported and ready to learn.

Encourage your child to:

💛 Talk openly about their feelings
🤝 Include someone new
🌱 Focus on connection and friendship
💬 Practise positive self-talk
🔎 Stay curious and open to learning
🌟 Support, encourage and celebrate others

Remind your child that it is completely normal to feel excited, nervous, worried or unsure. Every day offers a new opportunity to learn, grow, build confidence and create meaningful memories.

Small conversations at home can make a big difference at school. We believe in you! 💕

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Your mental health matters this school year.The return to school can bring excitement, but it can also bring stress, wor...
08/23/2026

Your mental health matters this school year.

The return to school can bring excitement, but it can also bring stress, worry, exhaustion and uncertainty. Children and teens do not need to have everything figured out or handle difficult feelings alone.

A few gentle reminders for the school year:

💛 Check in with yourself and notice how you are feeling.
💛 Make time for school, friendships, hobbies and rest.
💛 Protect your sleep…..it supports your mood, focus and energy.
💛 Set healthy boundaries, including online.
💛 Spend time with people who help you feel safe and supported.
💛 Talk to someone you trust when things feel difficult.
💛 Celebrate the small wins…progress is more important than perfection.

Some days will be harder than others, and that does not mean you are failing. Asking for help is a sign of strength.

You matter. Your feelings matter. You’ve got this! 💕

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Ingersoll Wellness Hub
📍 163 Thames Street South, Ingersoll, Ontario
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Every child and teen deserves to have a safe person at school. 💛A safe person might be a teacher, ECE, guidance counsell...
08/20/2026

Every child and teen deserves to have a safe person at school. 💛

A safe person might be a teacher, ECE, guidance counsellor, coach, administrator, lunch supervisor, or another trusted staff member. This is someone they can talk to when they are worried, overwhelmed, having friendship challenges, or simply need a moment to reset.

Encourage your child or teen to think about:

💗 Who makes me feel safe and understood?
💚 Where can I find them during the school day?
💗 What could I say if I needed help?
💚 Who is my second safe person if they are unavailable?

Reaching out for help is not a weakness. It takes courage and strength. Children and teens do not have to manage hard days alone.

Jane and Amanda are here to support children, teens, and families as they navigate school stress, anxiety, friendships, emotional regulation, and other challenges.

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Sometimes children know what they need but struggle to find the words in the moment.Practising short, simple scripts at ...
08/20/2026

Sometimes children know what they need but struggle to find the words in the moment.

Practising short, simple scripts at home can help children feel more confident, safe and connected at school:

💚 “Can you help me?”
🩷 “I need a break.”
💙 “Can I play too?”
💚 “Please stop.”
🩷 “I don’t understand.”
💙 “Can you say that again?”

Try practising these phrases through play, role-playing, during car rides or while getting ready for school. The more familiar the words feel, the easier they may be to use when your child is worried, overwhelmed or unsure.

Small practice today can build big confidence tomorrow. 💕

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A new chapter can feel exciting, overwhelming, and everything in between. 🎓✨Heading to college or university is a big tr...
08/18/2026

A new chapter can feel exciting, overwhelming, and everything in between. 🎓✨

Heading to college or university is a big transition. Along with new opportunities, young adults may experience homesickness, stress, uncertainty, or pressure to have everything figured out. Remember, you do not have to manage it all alone.

Plan ahead, create routines, take care of your physical and mental health, connect with supportive people, and reach out for help when you need it. Asking for support is a sign of strength. 💛

Be patient and kind to yourself as you adjust. You are not just building a future. You are becoming who you are meant to be.

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After a full day at school, many children and teens need time to decompress before moving into homework, chores or eveni...
08/17/2026

After a full day at school, many children and teens need time to decompress before moving into homework, chores or evening activities.

Resting after school is not being lazy—it may be exactly what their brain and body need to transition. 💛

Encourage your child or teen to try a short reset:

🥤 Have a snack and drink some water
👕 Change into comfortable clothes
🚶 Move their body
🎧 Listen to music
🚿 Take a warm shower
🛋️ Enjoy a few minutes of quiet time

Even a short reset can lead to better focus, less stress and a more manageable evening. Every child is different, so help them discover what allows their mind and body to feel calm and ready.

For additional child and youth mental-health support, connect with:

Therapy by Miss Jane
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Therapy by Amanda
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📍 Ingersoll Wellness Hub
163 Thames Street South, Ingersoll, Ontario
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Sunday night school worries are very common for children and teens. 💛 As Monday gets closer, you may notice more questio...
08/16/2026

Sunday night school worries are very common for children and teens. 💛 As Monday gets closer, you may notice more questions, irritability, tears, trouble settling, physical complaints or repeated worries about the week ahead.

Rather than trying to convince them that “everything will be fine,” start by validating the feeling. Prepare what you can the night before, keep the evening calm and predictable, and help them focus on one day at a time.

They don’t need us to take every worry away. They need to know we’re there, we hear them, and we believe they can handle hard things. 🌿

Your calm can help create their calm. Connection before correction.

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