by Emma McAlary, BSc, MC Summer self-care on a break can feel like both a blessing and a juggling act. Without rushed school mornings or homework battles, there’s more room for family time and memory-making. But with less structure and more hours to fill—especially if you’re working—parents can quickly feel overwhelmed. In between entertaining kids, […]

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Hearing that your child’s school is recommending an assessment can bring up a lot of emotions. You might feel worried, confused, or even defensive. But in reality, a psychoeducational assessment is not something to fear. It is a valuable tool that helps uncover how your child learns, processes information, and approaches challenges in school. Understanding […]

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Have you ever wondered why a painful memory from years ago can still feel fresh? Maybe it was an accident, a loss, or a moment that changed how you see yourself and the world. Even when life moves forward, your mind can sometimes hold on to the same fear, sadness, or panic as if the […]

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Pain is part of life. Disappointment, loss, uncertainty, and those moments when things don’t turn out the way we hoped they would. None of us can avoid pain completely. What often makes it harder is getting stuck wishing things were different, especially during periods of anxiety, grief, stress, or uncertainty. Radical acceptance is the practice […]

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Everyone feels tired or stressed sometimes, but emotional burnout goes deeper than ordinary exhaustion. It happens when your mind and body have been under constant pressure for too long without enough rest or emotional support. You may start to feel detached, unmotivated, or too drained to care about things that used to matter. The truth […]

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Trauma is not only what happened to us, but how those experiences continue to live within us. At times, we may feel overwhelmed, stuck in patterns, or disconnected from ourselves without fully understanding why. These are often echoes of past experiences that have not yet been processed. Imagine that you are the sunshine. Your essence […]

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Autism is often associated with childhood, but many individuals reach adulthood without ever receiving a diagnosis. Increasingly, adults in Calgary and across Canada are beginning to explore whether their lifelong experiences may be connected to autism. For many, discovering autism in adults can feel both validating and overwhelming. If you’ve ever felt “different,” struggled socially […]

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A car accident can shake far more than just your vehicle. It can leave lasting emotional scars that make even simple drives feel tense, stressful, or frightening. Many people find themselves anxious or even terrified when getting behind the wheel again after a crash. This reaction is not a sign of weakness. It is a […]

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Separation anxiety is something most children experience at some point, especially during their early years. Feeling nervous when a parent leaves is a normal part of development, but for some kids, the fear can become overwhelming. When that happens, it can affect their sleep, mood, and ability to join activities at school or with friends. […]

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By Kristi Kraychy, BMus, B.Ed, M.Ed Kristi founded and served as Head of the Calgary Changemaker School, an accredited independent K–8 school rooted in curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. She now serves as Principal of STAND, an innovative online and flexible hybrid high school connected to Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School. It’s not uncommon to see a child […]

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