When Smartphones and Social Media Shape Identity: What Every Parent Needs to KnowHas your child become more withdrawn not just from you, but from activities they once enjoyed? Is anxiety increasing alongside screen time? Have their beliefs about life, meaning, or the future become disconnected from reality, or worse, hopeless?As your son or daughter moves
Support for Neurodiverse Teens and Their FamiliesIs your teen feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or disconnected? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure it out all by yourself.At Five Star Wellbeing, we support neurodiverse teens and their families in a way that is safe, respectful, and free of judgment. Whether your teen has a formal
How to Help Your Child When They Refuse Your HelpAre you worried about your child and struggling to connect with them the way you used to?Do they seem to be turning inward, brushing off your questions, or getting frustrated when you try to talk? Maybe they are getting in trouble at school, withdrawing socially, or
Do you struggle to get your kids help with household chores?Many parents have spoken to say asking their kids for help often results in escalated battles, withdrawn or crying kids or angry teens. They wrestle with appropriate consequences or punishment, and they agonize about harming their relationship. When we turn to threats, bribes, nagging or raised
Over the last few weeks, I have had conversations with many parents and their teens about the risks and benefits of online learning, and the decision about whether to send their kids to school when classes resume in person.Deciding whether or not to send your children to school is a personal family decision that can
If you have a child who struggles with Mental Illness, You are not alone. Mental illness affects 1.2 million of children and youth in Canada. Jennifer’s sixteen year old daughter was diagnosed with depression, anxiety and selective mutism and has struggled with mental illness which has impacted her school attendance and learning.Effects of Poor Mental Health
Have you ever wondered how your cultural background and family history affect your wellbeing and mental health? While therapy, mindfulness, or self-care can go a long way to helping us stay mentally healthy, reconnecting with our roots is often an overlooked yet powerful tool for emotional resilience and overall wellbeing. By exploring where we come
Whenever you see a young person struggling ask yourself, are they Dad enriched, or Dad deprived? I met with a young girl whose mom had recently separated from her boyfriend of two years, a man she had come to know as Dad. As the two adults divided their lives, neither adult recognized the grief the young
