Tag Archive for: Children

Needles and Children
Andrea Rhodes-Reilly, ArticlesNeedles and Children
Needle fear and phobias can be a highly stressful situation for a child and their caregivers to manage. Sometimes as a parent it can be difficult to decipher the difference between a developmental (and often temporary age-appropriate…

Ways Parents Can Prepare Their Children for Lockdown Drills
Articles, Rikki Gusway-Kelln5 Ways Parents Can Prepare Their Children for Lockdown Drills: Guidance From a Clinical Counsellor & Parent
As the summer holidays came to a close, a common topic in the therapy room was lockdown drills. Many children identified this as…

Progress in Speech Sound Therapy
Articles, Kristen LippProgress in Speech Sound Therapy
Starting articulation/phonological therapy can be a big decision to begin and to keep up with. There are factors that impact the progress in therapy.
Three signs of strong progress in articulation/phonological…

Cry if You Want To
Articles, Jenny Lyons-MouyiosCry If You Want To
Attending therapy for the first time can evoke a variety of emotions and feelings - anticipation, nervousness, hopefulness, uncertainty, and even apprehension. It takes a lot of courage to be open with someone about your…

Size of the Problem
Articles, Tara GarrattSize of the Problem
I think that one of the parts of social thinking that everyone can relate to is deciding how big a problem really is. There is no doubt that determining the size of the problem can be frustrating as there is often a misalignment…

Motherwhelmed
Articles, Tammy WagnerMotherwhelmed
It’s December. It’s Christmas. It’s the busiest time of the year. Christmas lists, time for shopping, baking, wrapping, parties, making sure you have a gift for everyone including family members, teachers, coaches,…

Reciprocal Conversation
Articles, Kristen LippReciprocal Conversation
As children get older, their language skills increase, and it is so exciting to have a back-and-forth conversation with your child! However, there are many hidden rules involved in reciprocal conversation that not all…

When Psychology meets Social Policy: Why we should care about keeping Children Safe and Nurtured.
Alison Campbell, ArticlesWhen Psychology meets Social Policy: Why we should care about keeping Children Safe and Nurtured.
With the looming elections - municipally, provincially and federally - I thought it would be timely to consider how psychology can help us understand…

When Your Child Doesn’t Want to Go to School
Articles, Megan Adams LebellWhen Your Child Doesn't Want to Go to School
It’s that time of year again. May is here and all of the long breaks are behind us for the school year. We are at the home stretch but can’t quite see the light at the…

Emotions and Super-Feelers
Andrea Rhodes-Reilly, ArticlesEmotions and Super-Feelers
What if I were to tell you that 5 to 10% of people experience their emotions and feelings more intensely than others and that while this may pose a challenge in terms of learning how to manage these emotions, it can…

What Does an Initial Speech Session Look Like?
Articles, Kristen LippWhat Does an Initial Speech Session Look Like?
You have been referred to see a speech-language pathologist (SLP) and have your initial appointment coming up or maybe you are debating booking an initial appointment. This blog is to provide information…

How to Talk to Kids about Death and Dying
Articles, Tammy WagnerHow to talk to Kids about Dying and Death
Children and adolescents can respond to death and dying differently, and it is important to consider their developmental stages when having discussions about this topic. Dominant societal norms have…
