Mental health

Why is suicidal behaviour increasing among elementary school children?

Why is suicidal behaviour increasing among elementary school children?

Suicide in kids: New research shows that the number of children who have gone to the ER for suicidal behaviour has doubled in less than a decade.

Raina Delisle

Addiction was ripping my family apart and the stigma we faced only made it worse

Addiction was ripping my family apart and the stigma we faced only made it worse

Inside our renovated semi-detached home on a tree-lined street in Toronto, our lives were being ripped apart by mental health issues and addiction.

Chatelaine

This is what it’s like to parent when you're struggling to make ends meet

This is what it’s like to parent when you're struggling to make ends meet

From skipping hot lunches and birthday parties to relying on food banks, the secret struggle of parenting on the poverty line.

Raina Delisle

I’m scared the darkness that gripped me after my baby was born will come roaring back

Postpartum care

I’m scared the darkness that gripped me after my baby was born will come roaring back

The state of maternal mental health care makes me worry about having a second child. I don’t know if I could go through postpartum depression again.

Anne Thériault

4 easy ways to teach kids gratitude

4 easy ways to teach kids gratitude

Studies show that grateful kids are happier, less stressed and have a more optimistic outlook on life. Here are four easy ways to teach kids gratitude.

Zoja Popovic

I'm a better mother because I only have one child

I'm a better mother because I only have one child

Deep down, I knew the chances of me being able to manage my mental health would decrease dramatically if I welcomed another child into the world.

Tara Mandarano

Revealing photos of ‘mom bods’ is a trend we should all get behind

Revealing photos of ‘mom bods’ is a trend we should all get behind

Is body positivity and shining the spotlight on scars, stretch marks, cellulite and excess skin part of a new feminine resistance?

Olivia Stren

How much sleep do teenagers really need?

How much sleep do teenagers really need?

Teens are facing an 'epidemic of sleep deprivation.' Help protect your teen's sleep with physical activity, limiting screens before bed and more.

Wendy Hall

My son has autism, but I refuse to let it limit our family

My son has autism, but I refuse to let it limit our family

How our family copes with the realities of my son’s autism, where the victories are small and the challenges ever-changing.

Lisa Kadane

Postpartum depression: "My brain is sick, but I tell myself this is just what parenthood is"

Postpartum care

Postpartum depression: "My brain is sick, but I tell myself this is just what parenthood is"

When you're pregnant, you read about what postpartum depression might look like. In this raw memoir excerpt, a new mom shares what PPD feels like.

Amanda Munday

How to help your kid be a healthy weight—without talking about weight

How to help your kid be a healthy weight—without talking about weight

It is possible to teach your kids about being a healthy size and to help them get there, but the key might be to never even utter the word “weight.”

Karen Robock

Parents are missing work to help their kids’ anxiety-and it’s costing millions

Parents are missing work to help their kids’ anxiety-and it’s costing millions

The CEO of Children’s Mental Health Ontario says more support is needed across the province for kids and families.

Shawn Jeffords, THE CANADIAN PRESS

What the research actually says about taking antidepressants during pregnancy

Pregnancy health

What the research actually says about taking antidepressants during pregnancy

When you have anxiety or depression and become pregnant, should you take antidepressants or suffer with the untreated illness? Here's what you need to know.

Raina Delisle

I am not enough for my son—and that’s OK

I am not enough for my son—and that’s OK

When my son was born, I felt like being a good mom meant doing everything for him. I had to be the one putting him to bed every night and feeding him.

Kelly McQuillan

Plant your grateful garden: Gratitude meditation for kids

Plant your grateful garden: Gratitude meditation for kids

Find a comfy place and sit with your eyes closed. Tania Joy Antonio, author of The Affirmation Station, is going to take you through your grateful garden.

Today's Parent

Get your calm on: Anxiety-reducing meditation for kids

Get your calm on: Anxiety-reducing meditation for kids

Find a cozy place and get comfortable. You can grab a pillow, but all you need is your breath. Then relax and listen to this meditation for anxiety.

Today's Parent

Transgender kids know their gender and the AAP says doctors should offer care accordingly

Transgender kids know their gender and the AAP says doctors should offer care accordingly

A new statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics promotes gender-affirmative care, where doctors accept a transgender child and offer support.

Jill Buchner

Depression is on the rise in kids—but the signs are hard to recognize

Depression is on the rise in kids—but the signs are hard to recognize

An increasing number of kids are struggling with depression, often when they're too young to communicate what they're feeling. Here's what you need to know.

Jill Buchner

5 strategies for talking to your child about their mental health

5 strategies for talking to your child about their mental health

Whether your child is struggling with depression or you want to be proactive before a problem arises, these guidelines can help start the conversation.

Jill Buchner

How to handle your child's perfectionism

How to handle your child's perfectionism

Tips and strategies to help your child deal with anxious thoughts and perfectionism.

Abigail Cukier