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Specific Learning Disorders- What is Dyscalculia?
Just as children are so vastly different, this holds true with their development as well as with the way they learn. When caring for a child who is struggling with schooling, one may look into possible learning disorders as a cause. There are learning disorders that are as vastly different as the children they impact.…
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3 Tips on Managing Conflicting Values in Relationships
Sure, couples within a relationship have differences. The reality is that to some level, having a partner who has a different opinion, preferences, and perspective is probably what makes you love them. But there is a big difference in learning how to manage a difference in food preferences and TV preferences then learning how to…
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For Better or For Worse: Keeping Your Relationship Strong Through A Crisis
In weddings, you make a vow to stick together for better or for worse, but no one really thinks about the “worse” in relationships. Married or not, keeping a relationship strong can be hard enough. Keeping a relationship strong through an external crisis can be even harder. External crisis can be a variety of things,…
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Can Your Psychologist Fix You?
Going to see a psychologist for the first time can be exciting but usually the dominate emotion that surround the first visit is “nervous”. It can be hard to know what to expect and you typically can be pretty desperate for some results or relief to your problem. Can a psychologist really fix me? It…
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Is my Boss a Psychopath? Dealing with Corporate Psychopathy
We hear it all the time. People whispering under their breath “What a psychopath”. Perhaps you are seeing how poorly your boss or a coworker behaves at work and can’t help but wonder, “Could they be a psychopath?” Let’s take a closer look at what psychopathy really is to understand what you could be seeing…
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Letting Go: The Importance Of Raising Children Who Learn On Their Own
We all want to raise confident and well educated children and most importantly want them to enjoy the process! We most commonly struggle with the stereotype that teaching your child involves sitting down and pulling out a textbook or workbook. What if we are getting this concept all wrong? Self-directed learning is a different way…
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Does my Child need an Assessment or Therapy?
If your child is struggling with schooling or having some behavioural difficulties, you may have been approached by a teacher or a school psychologist about having an assessment completed for your child. It can be a lot to sift through with opinions of teachers, psychologists and whom ever else may be involved with the challenges…
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Choosing a Partner that is Right for You
It can be difficult to know whether or not your partner is “the one”. Our minds our filled with scenes from romantic comedies and novels so it can be hard to determine what partner is truly right for you. Perhaps your biggest fear is that you will “settle” with someone you may not be happy…
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Assisting Children in Transition during Parental Separation
Any major shift in a child’s life can be greatly difficult to manage. This is also true for children who are coping with a recent divorce or separation. Most times, ending a toxic or painful relationship between parents is ultimately the best decision you can make as a family. There is no need to feel…
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Psychological Flexibility
Sure you may have heard of the importance of flexibility for you physical health in perhaps your yoga class, but have you ever heard of Psychological Flexibility? Psychological Flexibility is a term that is used in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. This therapy is gaining popularity and emphasises the importance of psychological flexibility. To define psychological…
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The Difference Between ADHD And An Active Child
We hear a lot about ADHD as parents today. The diagnosis rate is rising and it seems that ADHD is the first thing on everyone’s mind when a child acts out. But does every child who acts out or every child who is super active need an ADHD diagnosis? Absolutely not. Kids are kids. Some…
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How To Understand A Psychological Report
Psychological reports can look like a foreign language to someone who is not used to or does not understand how to decipher them. Here are some helpful tips to help you understand the results of your latest psychological report: Jump to the end Usually there will be a summary of the findings from the testing…
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Cure Vs. Management of Disorders
If someone offered you a cure or a way to manage a disorder, which would you choose? I think it goes without saying that we all would go for the cure without a second thought. For illnesses like a cold or strep throat, absolutely go for the cure. But if you are the parent of…
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Managing Different Life Goals within a Relationship
What do you do if the root of every argument with your partner leads to one issue, you both fundamentally want different things? Having different life goals can lead to disagreements and may even leave you wondering if the relationship will work at all. There are three key aspects to a relationship, each partner’s satisfaction…
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After the Affair: Road to Recovery
Infidelity or an affair is one of the leading causes of divorce. A recent poll found that almost 25% of all married people will have an affair. The good news is, that number has dropped significantly since the 1990s, but the thought of healing from an affair can feel overwhelmingly difficult. The best way to…
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Thoughts and Behaviors that boost Academic Motivation
Perhaps it is just that time of the school year. You should be gearing up for that final project or deep in the throws of your research paper, but you just cannot find any motivation. No matter the age or level in academics there is a universal struggle… motivation. Some students struggle with motivation consistently…
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What Is The Difference Between The WISC And The WIAT?
The numerous acronyms, intelligence tests and assessments can be overwhelming to a parent. Let’s break down two common intelligence tests typically administered to children and what they are actually measuring. Both of these test are often used when referring to a child’s IQ, so what are the differences and how are they helpful? The WISC…
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Can A Psychologist “Fix” Your Child?
When your child is facing struggles and difficulty, going to a psychologist is often recommended, but what can a child psychologist actually do? Will they fix the problem? It can be anxiety provoking to think about taking your child to a mental health professional but educating yourself on what to expect and how to approach…
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Helping Your Child Cope With Bullying
What do you do when your child comes home from school in tears because of a school bully? Watching your child struggle is one of the greatest challenges of parenting. It can be easy to feel helpless as a parent when it comes to helping your children with bullying at school. How do you manage…
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Early Signs of Autism
Autism is a condition that is growing awareness and diagnosis. “What if my child is on the Autism spectrum?” is a question on every parent of small children’s mind. There is evidence that shows that the earlier the child is diagnoses the more effective treatment can be, but how soon is too soon? What are…
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Nagging- Are they really listening?
Nagging. No matter the relationship, nagging seems to be a universal frustration for anyone in a committed relationship. Although nagging may seem insignificant and common, it can lead to larger issues within a relationship. Want to stop the bickering and know that your partner is truly listening to you? Let’s explore the concept of nagging…