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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | September 30Today, we pause to honour the children who never returned home, ...
09/30/2026

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | September 30

Today, we pause to honour the children who never returned home, the Survivors of residential schools, their families, and their communities.

Truth and Reconciliation invites each of us to listen, learn, reflect, and carry that learning forward — not just today, but throughout the year.

As a child and youth-focused wellness community, we are reminded of the importance of creating spaces where every child feels safe, heard, valued, and supported.

Today, we remember.
Today, we listen.
Today, we reflect.
And every day, we can continue learning and moving forward together.

🧡 Every Child Matters.

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Wishing everyone a positive first day of school! ✨📚A new school year brings new beginnings, new routines, new friendship...
09/08/2026

Wishing everyone a positive first day of school! ✨📚

A new school year brings new beginnings, new routines, new friendships, and sometimes a few butterflies along the way. 💛

To all the children and youth heading through those school doors today ….remember, you don’t have to have it all figured out. Take a deep breath, be kind to yourself, and take the day one step at a time. You’ve got this! 🌟

To parents and caregivers ….your child may come home excited, exhausted, chatty, quiet, emotional, or needing some space. All of those responses are okay. The first day can be a BIG day! ❤️

And to all the teachers and school staff ….we hope you have a wonderful start to the year. Your care, patience, and support make such a difference.

Here’s to a school year filled with growth, confidence, connection, learning, and lots of little wins! 🍎✏️🎒

Happy First Day of School!
We’re cheering you on! 💛

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Back-to-school success is about so much more than grades.While grades can provide helpful information about learning, th...
09/03/2026

Back-to-school success is about so much more than grades.

While grades can provide helpful information about learning, they do not tell us the whole story of a child or youth. Let’s also notice and celebrate the qualities and skills they are developing along the way.

🌿 Praise their effort when they keep trying.
🌿 Recognize their courage when they face something difficult.
🌿 Celebrate their kindness toward classmates and teachers.
🌿 Encourage them when they ask for help.
🌿 Notice their progress….even when the outcome is not perfect.

Try saying:

💬 “I noticed how hard you worked on that.”
💬 “It took courage to try something new.”
💬 “That was kind of you.”
💬 “I’m proud of you for asking for help.”
💬 “You kept going even when it felt difficult.”

When we praise more than grades, we help children and youth understand that their worth is not determined by a mark. Effort, courage, kindness, growth, and self-advocacy are successes too. 💚

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Creating a Back-to-School Social StoryGoing back to school can bring excitement, worry, uncertainty, and lots of questio...
09/02/2026

Creating a Back-to-School Social Story

Going back to school can bring excitement, worry, uncertainty, and lots of questions for children. A simple social story can help make the unknown feel a little more familiar by giving your child a chance to see what school may look like before the first day.

Before school begins, consider taking a little trip to the school with your child. Take pictures of things you can see from outside the school, such as the school building, the entrance or door your child may use, the playground, school sign, bus area, parking area, or outdoor spaces. Add these pictures to your child’s social story and look through it together in the days leading up to school.

If you don’t know who your child’s teacher will be...or you aren’t able to get a picture...that’s okay! 🧡 Have your child draw what they imagine their teacher might look like. This can open up some wonderful conversations:

“What do you hope your teacher will be like?”
“What are you looking forward to your teacher teaching you?”
“What would make you feel comfortable with your new teacher?”
“How would you like your teacher to help you when something feels hard?”
“What are you excited about for this school year?”

The drawing doesn’t have to look anything like their actual teacher. The goal is to help your child talk, wonder, prepare and feel more comfortable with the unknown.

For children who find change, transitions, new environments or uncertainty difficult, having something visual to look at can help make the upcoming school year feel more predictable. Keep the social story simple, look through it together, and let your child be part of creating it. 💚

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Some children come home from school ready to tell you every detail about their day. Others come home needing quiet, spac...
09/01/2026

Some children come home from school ready to tell you every detail about their day. Others come home needing quiet, space, or time to regulate before they are ready to connect.

Neither response means you are doing anything wrong as a parent. 💚

After holding it together throughout the school day, children and youth may arrive home feeling mentally, emotionally, or physically exhausted. One child may process their day by talking, while another may need silence, a snack, movement, or time alone.

If your child wants to talk:

🌿 Give them your full attention and let them lead.
🌿 Validate their feelings—even when the concern seems small to you.
🌿 Ask open-ended questions instead of looking for a quick “yes” or “no.”
🌿 Focus on listening and connecting before offering solutions.

If your child needs space:

🌿 Respect their need to recharge.
🌿 Let them know you are available when they are ready.
🌿 Connect in other ways, such as sharing a snack, going for a drive, or doing something side-by-side.
🌿 Watch for significant changes in mood, sleep, energy, behaviour, or school attendance that may indicate they need additional support.

Every child is different, and every day can be different. Your calm, loving presence matters more than having all the answers. Keep showing up, stay curious, and leave the door open for connection.

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Social media often shows us someone else’s best moments...not their full story.As children, youth, and young adults retu...
08/31/2026

Social media often shows us someone else’s best moments...not their full story.

As children, youth, and young adults return to school, it can be easy to compare friendships, clothing, grades, activities, or appearance to what they see online. These comparisons can leave them feeling as though they are falling behind or do not measure up.

A few helpful reminders:

🌿 Social media is a highlight reel.
🌿 Everyone experiences difficult and imperfect moments.
🌿 Your progress does not have to look like someone else’s.
🌿 Your worth is not measured by likes, followers, grades, or popularity.
🌿 It is okay to unfollow or mute accounts that negatively affect your mental health.
🌿 Focus on the people, activities, and goals that help you feel like yourself.

Let’s remind our children and youth that they do not need to compete with someone else’s carefully selected moments. Their real, imperfect, growing life is worthy too. 💚

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Supporting the Child Behind the Behaviour 💛When a child is struggling at school, it can sometimes look like refusing wor...
08/30/2026

Supporting the Child Behind the Behaviour 💛

When a child is struggling at school, it can sometimes look like refusing work, leaving their seat, shutting down, becoming emotional, avoiding the classroom or reacting strongly.

Children are not giving you or the school a hard time…they are having a hard time.

Behaviour is often communication. It may be a child’s way of expressing something they don’t yet have the words or skills to explain.

They may be experiencing:

🔊 Overstimulation from a busy classroom
📚 Schoolwork that feels too difficult or overwhelming
😟 Fear of asking for help or making mistakes
🧠 Difficulty processing instructions or organizing thoughts
🏃 A need for movement, sensory input or a regulation break

If your child has a diagnosis or identified need, share helpful information with the school. A diagnosis can help explain their needs, but it’s also important that the school understands your child as a whole person…including their strengths, interests, triggers and what helps them succeed.

Parents can advocate by:

🌿 Asking for work to be broken into smaller steps
🌿 Requesting movement or sensory breaks
🌿 Creating a private signal for asking for help
🌿 Asking for a quieter workspace when needed
🌿 Sharing your child’s early signs of overwhelm
🌿 Working with the school on a consistent support plan

Instead of only asking, “How do we stop this behaviour?” try asking:

💬 What might my child be communicating?
💬 What was happening before they became overwhelmed?
💬 What support could help them feel successful and safe?

Look beyond the behaviour. There is always a child underneath who needs connection, understanding and support. 💛

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Losing a Game or Not Being Chosen First Can Feel HardFor many children, losing a game, waiting for a turn or not being c...
08/29/2026

Losing a Game or Not Being Chosen First Can Feel Hard

For many children, losing a game, waiting for a turn or not being chosen first can bring up disappointment, frustration, embarrassment or anger. These situations also offer valuable opportunities to practise flexibility, patience and coping with difficult feelings.

Parents and caregivers can help by:

🌿 Playing board games or card games together at home
🌿 Taking turns winning and losing
🌿 Modelling calm and respectful reactions
🌿 Naming the feeling: “You’re disappointed because you wanted to win.”
🌿 Teaching helpful phrases such as, “Good game,” “Maybe next time” or “Can I play in the next round?”
🌿 Praising effort, kindness and sportsmanship….not just winning
🌿 Allowing a brief break when feelings become overwhelming
🌿 Reminding children that not being chosen first does not mean they are unimportant or unwanted

Books can also help children understand these feelings. Some options include:

📚 Sally Sore Loser by Frank J. Sileo
📚 Sometimes You Win-Sometimes You Learn for Kids by John C. Maxwell
📚 I Really Want to Win by Simon Philip

Children do not learn how to lose calmly in one conversation. They develop this skill through practice, supportive coaching and seeing the adults around them handle disappointment respectfully.

Every game is an opportunity to practise coping, kindness and trying again. 💛

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🍎 Back-to-School Lunch Tips for Picky Eaters 🎒Packing school lunches can feel stressful….especially when your child has ...
08/28/2026

🍎 Back-to-School Lunch Tips for Picky Eaters 🎒

Packing school lunches can feel stressful….especially when your child has a limited list of preferred foods. Remember, lunches do not need to be perfect. They simply need to feel safe, manageable, and nourishing for your child.

A few helpful reminders:

🥪 Include at least one familiar “safe food”
🍇 Offer two simple choices
🥨 Consider your child’s preferred textures
🍎 Introduce new foods in small portions without pressure
🧃 Pack containers your child can open independently
💛 Be patient….learning to enjoy new foods takes time

Small steps count! Continue offering variety, celebrate little successes, and remember that every child’s comfort with food develops at their own pace.

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🍎✏️ 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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