Author Archives: Louise Burridge

In Saskatchewan, it is much easier to stay active in summer, but as our first fall of the COVID-19 pandemic takes centre stage, many families may be worried about how to safely stay active during the cooler months. The following 9 tips provide some simple activities to keep everyone moving, healthy, and having fun. I […]

Our children experienced a huge disruption to their routine at the end of last school year, and it’s highly likely that many things will be different once they return. This can cause a great deal of anxiety for various reasons. Some children may be nervous about the unknown structure, while others might be worried about […]

Habits are critically important to our well-being as they truly make our lives easier! They are essential to mental health as they impact how we think, act, feel and behave. When habits are disrupted (COVID-19), it can take a toll on us and lead to: Mental fatigue Frustration Reduced functioning As we recover and develop […]

Coping with the uncertainty around COVID-19 is challenging for most adults….let alone children. It is important to recognize that children may be having an even tougher time during this pandemic. Children may worry about themselves, their family, and friends getting ill with COVID-19. They may also be struggling with social isolation, the cancellation of favourite […]

The coronavirus pandemic has brought sudden changes in all our lives and routines, and can be an anxious time for you and your family. Spending time doing a positive activity with your child can help reassure them and reduce their anxiety. It’s also a great way of providing a space for them to talk through […]

The back-to-school season is a busy time of year. Schedules change. Supply lists are received and all sorts of forms arrive that need to be filled out. This is a typical year. Add a pandemic year and we have many new procedures, processes, and expectations to stay on top of. To help cope, many of […]

There are many noticeable changes as we adjust to life with COVID-19. One such change is increased use of face masks or facial coverings. Wearing a mask is important and will help us stop the spread of COVID-19. It is important to note that masks are only for children over two years of age. Your […]

For many families, the coming school year will be different than any other. No matter what type of learning environment children may experience, there will be an adjustment to new expectations, routines and procedures. It is normal for children (and adults) to have difficulty adjusting in the first few weeks of school each year, but […]

Thank you to everyone joining us for this series. Over the past few months, one of the key lessons that I have learned is how connected we are as a community. We need all different people in our communities in order to function optimally. For many families, the need for childcare and school has been […]