Ready, Set, Grow

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Surviving the Holidays a la COVID-19

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and the Ontario government has recommended we do not socialize with anyone outside of our immediate household. That means, in addition to typical holiday stressors, we now need to figure out how to do Thanksgiving, Halloween and potentially Christmas in a different way. Here are a few creative ideas … Read more

Is Wearing a Mask Causing Anxiety? Anyone?

During the COVID-19 crisis masks have become mandatory for most if not all.  We have to wear them indoors when in public buildings. We have to wear them on public transportation, and in restaurants except when we are eating. Children have to wear them all day at school. With everything going on in the world … Read more

Mental Health Check: have you hit the COVID-19 wall yet?

We are now entering the sixth month of COVID-19. More and more I am hearing from people that they are done with COVID, and quite honestly I am done with COVID too! We are hitting what I term the COVID wall and while we may be “done” with COVID, it remains to be seen if … Read more

Can You “Be a Light”?

In the midst of COVID-19, and with recent events surrounding George Floyd’s death and the subsequent protests, I was struck by how appropriate the lyrics of this song are by country artist, Thomas Rhett. Be A Light is performed by Thomas Rhett, Keith Urban, Reba McEntire, Hillary Scott and Chris Tomlin, and all proceeds from … Read more

The Art of Managing Change

We’re now in Week 11 of COVID-19 shutdown and two things have been made abundantly clear: (1) change is here to stay (2) change is constant To weather this storm, we must adapt, be resilient, and modify our expectations. Change Means Learning New Things Learn how to use new video conferencing platforms Learn the kid’s … Read more