Kids - SOLUTIONS FOR LIVING https://www.solutionsforliving.ca Hope. Empower. Succeed Thu, 11 Jun 2020 17:59:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.7 Technology and Anxiety https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2020/06/technology-and-anxiety/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=technology-and-anxiety Mon, 22 Jun 2020 11:30:11 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=18047 Guest Blogger:  Susan Wang, MSc (OT) Technology has increased access to information, entertainment, and connection with others.  However, it is not without consequences. With the rise of social media and the prevalence of smartphones, people are spending more and more of their lives looking at screens. Teenagers and young adults are particularly susceptible to the […]

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]]> COPING WITH COVID — Youth and Teen Mental Health https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2020/04/coping-with-covid-19-youth-and-teen-mental-health/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=coping-with-covid-19-youth-and-teen-mental-health Wed, 22 Apr 2020 15:17:11 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=17472   Social Work Consulting Group’s Emma Fogel MSW, RSW and Lynne Harford, MSW, RSW discuss strategies to help teens and youth cope with “the new normal” with COVID-19. About the Expert: Emma Fogel, MSW, RSW is a Registered Social Worker with a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Toronto. In 2016, Emma […]

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]]> Self-Esteem Boosting Tips https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2020/02/self-esteem-boosting-tips/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=self-esteem-boosting-tips Fri, 21 Feb 2020 12:30:26 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=17349 We all seem to have a tendency to look in the mirror and focus on the negative; however, it is known that the power of positivity can help boost self-esteem.  The following article from Today’s Parent discusses the importance of building self-esteem in children from a young age and tips on how to boost their […]

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]]> Keeping Up Appearances: Social Media and Self-Esteem https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/11/keeping-up-appearances-social-media-and-self-esteem/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=keeping-up-appearances-social-media-and-self-esteem Mon, 25 Nov 2019 12:30:09 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=17114 Guest Blogger:  Susan Wang, Occupational Therapist In the current age of media, the internet and social media sites (especially Instagram) contribute heavily towards bombarding young girls with images and videos of models. Approx. 90% of adolescents use social media daily, frequently for more than 2 hours a day.  Girls are more exposed in higher rates […]

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]]> The Rights of a Child https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/11/the-rights-of-a-child/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-rights-of-a-child Mon, 18 Nov 2019 12:30:01 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=17100 Written by Justine Huszczynski, Occupational Therapist November 20th marks the date when Canada adopted the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). Simply put, the UNCRC is a treaty that outlines the basic human rights for children and youth. Among other rights, the UNCRC outlines “survival and development rights” which are explained […]

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]]> Avoid the Halloween Hangover: How to Reduce the Amount of Candy in your Home https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/11/avoid-the-halloween-hangover-how-to-reduce-the-amount-of-candy-in-your-home/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=avoid-the-halloween-hangover-how-to-reduce-the-amount-of-candy-in-your-home Fri, 01 Nov 2019 11:30:34 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=17042 For kids, and kids at heart, Halloween is always fun! But among the pile of candy is a hidden pile of sugar that is detrimental to your health. Now that the fun is over, how do you as a parent limit the amount they consume?  Try our 10 great solutions to rid your home of […]

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]]> Mental Health Services for Youth https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/10/mental-health-services-for-youth/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mental-health-services-for-youth Mon, 07 Oct 2019 11:30:58 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=16966 Nicole Kelday, Student Occupational Therapist (University of Toronto) Cowritten by:  Julie Entwistle, MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology)   It is staggering to realize that 39% of Ontario high school students show active symptoms of anxiety and depression. And while there are a multitude of resources available to help students that may require mental […]

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]]> The Accessible Playground https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/09/the-accessible-playground/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-accessible-playground Fri, 27 Sep 2019 11:30:52 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=16897 How does your local playground stack up when it comes to access for all?  Is it accessible?  Older playgrounds were not built with accessibility in mind; however, newer builds are breaking barriers for users with not only physical disabilities but invisible disabilities such as autism and sensory processing disorders.  In the following article learn more […]

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]]> Foster Independence with Memory Mantras https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/09/foster-independence-with-memory-mantras/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=foster-independence-with-memory-mantras Mon, 09 Sep 2019 11:30:10 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=16845 Julie Entwistle, MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology) Being an Occupational Therapist can also be a curse when it comes to parenting.  As an OT, the goals are always functional independence.  As a parent, I am no different.  I remember a video I watched in OT school.  This was of a boy (young adult) […]

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]]> Get Back to Routine with These Helpful Resources https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/08/get-back-to-routine-with-these-helpful-resources/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=get-back-to-routine-with-these-helpful-resources Mon, 26 Aug 2019 11:30:48 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=16805 Summer vacation is coming to a close and the kids are heading back to school!  Due to vacations, sleepovers, and the unstructured nature of no school, daily routines are often disrupted over the summer months. A consistent daily routine for kids is critical to them learning responsibility, time management, and so they get a good sleep. […]

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