It is no surprise that the lasting impacts the Covid-19 pandemic will have on our children is a cause for concern. Children and youth have suffered devastating impacts to their physical, mental and emotional health as a result of the pandemic. Raising Canada 2021 is the fourth in an annual series of reports that track… Continue reading Top 10 Threats to Childhood in Canada: Recovering From the Impacts of Covid-19
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Mindset Parenting
Does your child want to quit a new sport or activity as soon as they aren’t performing well? Do they struggle to overcome adversity? Are they immediately turned off from school work when they hit a roadblock? If you see this in your child, it could be because they are viewing the world through a… Continue reading Mindset Parenting
Small Changes, Small Effects
Over the past three decades, obesity rates in children have tripled. Over the same period of time, efforts to slow this trend have emphasized an “eat less, do more” approach. The current research in the field of healthy weights shows not only how ineffective this message has been, but also why it has failed. First,… Continue reading Small Changes, Small Effects
The Pandemic’s Impact on Girls in Sport
We are officially 17 months into the Covid-19 Pandemic, and finally we are slowly starting to see swimming pools, rinks and fields filled with active children and youth. As exciting as that sounds, a study released by Canadian Women & Sport and E-Alliance found one in four girls who participated in sport at least once… Continue reading The Pandemic’s Impact on Girls in Sport
Returning to Work or Staying Home – The Mental Battle Many Moms Face
As my maternity leave slowly comes to end, it won’t be long until I have to trade in my yoga pants for dresses and professional work attire. This is my second parental/maternity leave I have been blessed to experience, and just like the last time, the thought of returning to work always brings a lot… Continue reading Returning to Work or Staying Home – The Mental Battle Many Moms Face
Motherhood & Burnout
In a society that prioritizes work over rest, productivity over peace, and output over joy, burnout has become a badge of honor—and mothers suffer the most. Wearing my exhaustion as a symbol of pride happened much before I became a mother. It started in high school where I would fill my plate so full with… Continue reading Motherhood & Burnout
Welcome to the KS Team, Sonya Brown
Sonya Brown originally from Kindersley, now lives in Medicine Hat, Alberta with her husband Drew and her three little ones, one of whom came to them through adoption. She works as a Health Promotion Coordinator supporting wellness policies and initiatives across school divisions in Southeastern Alberta. When she’s not at the park with her children,… Continue reading Welcome to the KS Team, Sonya Brown
Sonya Brown’s Journey Through Motherhood
My journey to motherhood didn’t come easy. My husband and I got married in 2013 on a beautiful fall day in September. We were surrounded by our closest friends and family as we exchanged vows and officially started our life together as husband and wife. It was never a question of if, but rather when… Continue reading Sonya Brown’s Journey Through Motherhood