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Preparing for More Than a New Backpack

Every August, parents prepare their children for a new school year. They buy backpacks, replace shoes that no longer fit, label school supplies, and gradually settle back into routines after a summer that often looks very different from the months ahead. These are all important parts of preparing for school. As a Canadian Certified Counsellor and Certified Child Life Specialist, I've learned that children are preparing too. Their preparation just looks a little different. By

Helping Kids Get the Sleep They Need

Between homework, extracurricular activities, dinner, bath time, and the inevitable request for “just five more minutes,” getting children to bed at a reasonable time can be one of the biggest challenges of the school year. But sleep isn't simply downtime. Getting enough quality sleep supports a child's learning, memory, mood, behaviour, physical development, and overall well-being. As families settle back into school routines, establishing a healthy bedtime can be just as im

Creating Healthy Morning and After-School Routines

The alarm buzzes, breakfast is half-eaten, someone can't find their shoes, and a backpack is sitting by the front door, still unpacked from yesterday. Sound familiar? For many families, the school year begins with the best intentions, but busy mornings and hectic afternoons can quickly become overwhelming. The good news is that small, consistent routines can transform stressful days into smoother ones. Children thrive on predictability and establishing healthy morning and aft

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