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What if we go beyond "surviving” these stressful times and instead, plan to come out stronger than ever?- Dr. Shimi Kang We're in this together! ...

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Productivity Hacks for Kids Learning from Home

Working from home is difficult for adults — so how can children expect to fare? When children suddenly have to complete classwork from their living room, they have to ignore distractions, self-motivate, and learn new technology — all while doing it on their own. Unlike a school atmosphere, there’s no teacher supervision or help from friends.

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CELESTE CAI

The Power of Positive Mindset

Having a positive mindset has a bigger impact on performance than what researchers have expected. A recent study by Stanford University found something surprising. Researchers observed th

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CELESTE CAI

Rethink Back To School: Stress Busters for Students

Time flies when we have fun and we’re already at the end of summer! At this time, many students may feel a sense of dread or anxiety, knowing that they are returning to school. Parents may also feel the same way following a relaxed

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DR. SHIMI KANG

Generation Entitled: How Kids Benefit from Gratitude

What are you grateful for today? This is the question I try to ask my three children before I tuck them into bed at night.When I was younger, my mother established the same bedtime routine.

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CELESTE CAI

5 tips to get you started on a healthy tech diet

As a society, we have been spending more time than ever watching videos, browsing social media and swiping our lives away on our tablets and smartphones.

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DR. SHIMI KANG

Why and How to Help Children Develop Strong Empathy Skills

Empathy is one of the most vital Emotional Intelligence (EI) skills you can learn. It’s the ability to put yourself in another person’s shoes to understand their motivations, responses, and struggles. Why is empathy important, you may wonder?

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ELYSE COCHRANE

We’re grateful for you, Mom.

In our Dolphin Kids classes, we often talk about the power of gratitude and the importance of expressing gratitude to people we care about. One activity I always love guiding children through is writing a letter of gratitude to someone they appreciate. We brainstorm all of the ways this special person has made a positive impact in our lives.

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Coping With Stress as Parents: How to Take Care of YOU!

As a parent, you hold many responsibilities and likely feel a lot of anxiety about what’s on your to-do list. Parenting is a full-time job, and like any job, it can be stressful — very stressful. In fact, one study we discovered shows that parents feel stressed about six different times per day because

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DR. SHIMI KANG

How To Talk To Your Teen About the Way They Dress

In May 2016, I was invited by CBC Radio to speak about a rather controversial topic brewing amongst parents and their teens regarding teenage clothing choices. This subject was recently spotlighted after a 17-year-old high school senior in Moncton

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DR. SHIMI KANG

Benefits of Going On Vacation: Mental Health and Productivity

Who killed summer vacation? That's the million dollar question -- literally. Long gone are the days of casually taking a few weeks off with the family to go on a road trip, or jetting off to a remote destination where the real world ceases to exist.

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DR. SHIMI KANG

Help Your Kids Hit Their Stride By Practicing Gratitude

Mothers are most often the primary caregiver who support their children’s physical, emotional, mental and social development. As such, it is no surprise that mothers play a significant role in every aspect of their children’s growth.

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CELESTE CAI

7 Ways to Engage Your Child in Everyday Play

Mothers are most often the primary caregiver who support their children’s physical, emotional, mental and social development. As such, it is no surprise that mothers play a significant role in every aspect of their children’s growth.

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