Finding time to read can be a challenge for parents but it is so important, now more than ever. I remember nursing my babies and letting them sleep in my arms while I read just one more chapter. Then, when they were toddlers, I would frequent cafés with children’s play areas so I could read or write between keeping an eye on them. Years have passed and my children are pre-teen and teenagers. The demands of parenting have changed but remain. Now it means driving them to sports

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

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