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Heather Young
Apr 27, 20212 min read
Social Snacking: A simple way to feed your craving for connection
The newest research on the effect of COVID-19 on families with young children in Canada suggests that rates of depression and anxiety are
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Heather Young
Apr 14, 20215 min read
Letting go of what no longer serves you
The self-care culture has a lot of ideas around things you should do AND add to your already busy life. But what if instead of adding, you
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Heather Young
Mar 10, 20214 min read
The power of validation
As therapists, we are taught about the power of validation in the therapeutic relationship. Validation is about understanding our clients'
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Heather Young
Feb 5, 20213 min read
You are not alone; Pandemic stress and Parents of young children
The stress of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is taking its toll on families. It’s clear that parents with babies and young children are
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Heather Young
Jan 21, 20214 min read
The Parent's Guide to a Self-Care Mindset
As a parent, you've likely heard it before; “Put on your oxygen mask first”. Parents are told time and time again that they need to practic
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Heather Young
Jan 15, 20214 min read
Getting a good night's sleep is not just about you; sleep is a family issue
Once we become parents, our sleep is no longer ours alone. It becomes a family issue.
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