Disordered Eating in Children 12 & Under
What we know is that roughly one quarter of our kids in Canada report dieting to lose weight. Body image struggles and disordered eating are not topics only relevant to our teenagers - in facts it almost always begins much sooner. This newsletter is written to help equip you with what the research shows are the early signs of disordered eating in children so that you, your child's biggest advocate and closest provider of care, can detect when something is amiss and take steps to intervene early.
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Changing Schools
For those of us with school aged kids, I sometimes think the "new year" should revolve around the first week of September rather than January. I even order my yearly planner based on Sept-Sept. Change is in the air every year for kids entering a new grade - who will their teacher be, what new challenges will they face, and who will their friends be? Tack on the transition of moving to a new campus or school, and the anxiety can grow exponentially. Sometimes our kids, young and old(er), need some added support in making these transitions go smoothly. Great news - there are concrete things you can do to help facilitate this and some of them are outlined in today's newsletter. Take a peek and pass it on to any parents you know who are needing some extra support in this area. Happy new year! Karen
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Creating a Family Culture of Belonging & Acceptance
Hey parents, Have you ever considered the idea that your family has a culture? Often times we limit our understanding of the concept of culture to ethnic backgrounds, but there are cultures created in workplaces, communities and yes, even families! Whether you realize it or not, you have already cultivated a culture for you and your kids. It's based on the values, spoken or unspoken, nurtured in your environment and the experiences you foster. Sometimes panning out to the bigger picture of your family's lifespan, helps you become more observant and intentional around the culture you are invested in creating. Read through today's newsletter and explore how child development intersects with the family culture they are raised in, and consider what infrastructure of belonging and acceptance is being built in your family. Meeting you where you're at, Karen
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The Magic of Mindfulness
Why all the fuss about "mindfulness", anyway? What's so magical about it? Why all the hype? This newsletter might be short and sweet, but it gives you a taste of what mindfulness can offer - perhaps enough of a teaser for you to want to check out the additional resources. You don't have to take anyone's word for it....try it for a week and find out what it does for YOU. Wishing you mindful moments, Karen
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