Discussing challenging topics with children is never easy, and one such conversation that often worries parents happens before entrusting their teens with the family car. Talking to teenagers about safe driving is a crucial conversation parents must navigate to ensure the safety of their child and everyone else on the road. The Travelers Canada 2024…
Weโre all busy. As parents, you may have work, meetings, chores, and everything else that involves taking care of your family. Teens and kids of all ages have school, homework, extracurriculars, chores, friendship ups and downs, and more. On top of all that, thereโs still the unpredictability of daily life; whether itโs a pop quiz,…
It wouldnโt be summer without a chance to hike through BC's most beautiful trails. The WILD Outside team hikes throughout the year, whether thatโs under Douglas Firs at Lighthouse Park or climbing Mt. Seymour for a breathtaking view of Vancouver.
Puberty can be the tipping point for some teens when it comes to mental health and sense of self. Itโs very common that a child who was experiencing mental health concerns in the tween years struggles more once they hit puberty.
In today's society politics, it seems, are predominantly driven by feelings. With the 2018ย Provincial Trustee Election just around the corner (October 20th), certain feelings or beliefs could have an enormous impact on our LGBT youth. The BC Ministry of Education has previously mandated that every school district in the province have a SOGI (sexual orientation…
The #metoo movement has opened up massive doors, for incredible conversations with our sons and daughters about appropriate behavior in the world of dating, and even sexuality. For the last 28 years, number one best-selling author, counselor, and life Coach David Essel has been helping pre-teens, teens and their parents get on the same page when…
