We’ve all seen it. The student who inadvertently cuts off their friend mid-sentence because they have something they really, really want to say. The student who is excited and enthusiastic about today’s lesson and can’t help but blurt out responses. With patience and a few tried-and-true strategies, you can help...
Key takeaways for caregivers: It is good for children to identify the emotions of others in conversations with caregivers because it scaffolds their ability to identify others’ emotions on their own. Children who use more emotion talk in parent-child conversations about emotions are more likely to have higher emotion knowledge...
When I was born in 1933, neurodivergence (along with jet aircraft, the atom bomb, and plastic bags) had yet to be. If a child’s behavior did not comply with the norms of the time, as was the case for me, it resulted in punishment, not psychoanalysis. And so I grew...
What if dancing, coloring, and painting could be part of the parenting toolkit you use to regulate your child’s big, intense emotions? For children with ADHD who have challenges with emotional dysregulation – everything from meltdowns to overwhelming feelings – creative expression can serve as an effective outlet for powerful...
By Louise Kinross Di Huang (above left) was intrigued by an art group at Holland Bloorview that connects parents of children with disabilities with nature. “We made our own paint, and the ingredients we used were spirulina powder for green, beet root powder for pink, and cocoa powder for brown,” Di...
Going through a family break-up is a hectic time. When the dust has finally settled, you might find yourself feeling understandably overwhelmed, tied and deflated. We get it … and are here to help! A few firm words from within the pages of the world’s top-rated self-help books could be...
Contents: Does having a friend with benefits (FWB) appeal to you? A friend-with-benefits relationship is simply a relationship with a good friend, with whom you enjoy sex without the commitment of a conventional relationship. Simple. Or is it? The idea of no-strings-attached sex with someone you like (and fancy) is...
February 22, 2024 I apprehensively open my prescription bottle and peer in. I pour its contents into my hand, double and triple checking my count of its contents. Dread washes over me; it’s time to get a medication refill. The ADHD medication shortage that started in late 2022 – and...
By Louise Kinross Numerous studies show racial bias in health care. For example, Black children receive autism diagnoses much later than white peers, and Black children are less likely than white children to be given pain medicine when they visit an ER for a broken bone or appendicitis. Nerissa Hutchinson...
Twelve years ago, I embarked on a transformative psychedelics journey that opened my eyes to my true self. I did not know then that this trip into my subconscious would completely change my perception of the world, make my then-undiagnosed ADHD more manageable, and lead me to help others experience...
White rice, white bread, ground beef, chicken fingers, French fries, and pepperoni pizza — for most of my life — and with very few exceptions — these were the only foods I ate. From a young age, trying any food outside of this short list was a struggle like no...
Buying nappies for the little bottoms in your care is an endless task. No sooner are you fully stocked-up and they are all gone again. For this reason, buying cheap nappies online in bulk is a savvy solution that will ensure you’re always on top of the nappy buying gig....
For a good chunk of my life, I suffered greatly in the friendship department. The feeling of being hopelessly abnormal started in elementary school, where, as a child with ADHD, I struggled to sit still like the other kids, feared getting called on by my teachers, nervously solved math problems...
Does the idea of amicably communicating with your ex have you laughing hysterically or head-banging into your pillow? You are not alone. One of the biggest challenges of shared parenting is being able to communicate with an ex you can’t stand Note: This article isn’t about criticising our exes. It’s...
By Louise Kinross The Country of the Blind is a fascinating book about journalist Andrew Leland’s gradual loss of sight over decades due to a genetic eye disease. It was named one of The New Yorker’s best books of 2023. In it Andrew shares how his experience of blindness generated...
I’ve never been one to shy away from the spotlight. As a child, I was known to “sermonize” from the pulpit in church, and I’d always volunteer to read out loud in class. I relished every opportunity to say something funny or personally meaningful in front of a crowd. In...
By Louise Kinross Every person has inherent value. Patients look to doctors to affirm their wholeness in the face of chronic and terminal conditions. When doctors see a patient as a problem checklist—rather than a unique person—they do real harm to patients. These are ideas Dr. Harvey Max Chochinov hopes...
Children are going online at an almost frighteningly early age. For this reason, it is essential that parents have a way to monitor what they view and do … as well as when they do it. Thank goodness for parental control apps. These tools are an absolute godsend to parents...
As a super busy mum, I know how hard it is to get through each day. We need lots of energy to keep our physical and mental health in tip top condition. That’s why in this article I rave about superfood supplements. What we eat has a huge impact on...
The longer I do this job, the more I’m convinced that being a parent is the world’s toughest gig; most especially if you have to discipline your kids when you’re exhausted. For those with a partner and a strong support system, sharing the parenting load is easier. However, for single...
