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What to Do When Your Child Says "Nobody Likes Me"
When your child says, “Nobody likes me,” it can be heartbreaking. Learn how to respond with empathy, support your child through feelings of rejection, and help build confidence, resilience, and healthy friendships.
Paulina Latifpour
5 days ago4 min read


How Parents Accidentally Undermine Their Child's Confidence
Discover how common parenting habits can unintentionally affect a child’s confidence and learn simple ways to nurture independence, resilience, and healthy self-belief.
Paulina Latifpour
Jul 234 min read


How to Help a Child Who Takes Everything Personally
Does your child take everything personally? Learn why some children are more emotionally sensitive, how self-esteem and perfectionism influence their reactions, and practical ways to build resilience, confidence, and healthy perspective.
Paulina Latifpour
Jul 154 min read


Tips for Helping Kids Get Ready in the Morning
Struggling with stressful mornings? Discover practical strategies to create calmer routines, build your child’s independence, support executive functioning, and help your family start each day with less stress and more confidence.
Paulina Latifpour
Jul 24 min read


Screen Time: Finding a Balance Without the Power Struggle
Wondering how much screen time is too much? Discover practical strategies to create healthy technology habits, set realistic boundaries, encourage offline activities, and reduce daily screen time struggles with your child.
Paulina Latifpour
Jun 234 min read


Is It Normal for My Child to Have Big Emotional Reactions?
Wondering if your child’s big emotional reactions are normal? Learn why meltdowns happen, what children’s developing brains have to do with emotions, and supportive ways to help your child manage big feelings.
Paulina Latifpour
Jun 153 min read


Why are Children Anxious?
Wondering why your child seems anxious? Learn what may contribute to childhood anxiety, from genetics to school stress, and discover supportive ways to help your child manage worries, build coping skills, and feel understood.
Paulina Latifpour
Jun 104 min read


Why Does My Child Behave Worse With Me Than at School?
Does your child seem perfectly behaved at school but fall apart at home? Learn why after-school meltdowns happen, what “restraint collapse” means, and how to support your child through emotional overwhelm with connection.
Paulina Latifpour
Jun 55 min read


Why is My Child So Angry All the Time?
Wondering why your child seems angry all the time? Learn what may be underneath emotional outbursts and discover supportive ways to help your child regulate emotions, build coping skills, and feel understood.
Paulina Latifpour
May 276 min read


Tips for Keeping Your Child Entertained This Summer
Looking for ways to keep your child engaged this summer? Discover simple, meaningful activities that encourage creativity, independence, emotional growth, and connection while helping kids learn through play and exploration.
Paulina Latifpour
May 254 min read


The Basics Matter: Sleep, Food, & Movement Tips for Mental Wellness
Sometimes families need to revisit the basics, because they matter! Let's go over sleep, food, and movement tips for children's mental wellness.
Bright Star Counselling
Mar 27 min read


Why is My Teen Always in Their Room? Understanding Teen Isolation
Worried your teen spends too much time alone in their room? Learn why this behaviour is often a healthy part of development—and how to tell when it may be a sign your teen needs extra support.
Paulina Latifpour
Jan 203 min read


A Divorced Christmas…Can Still be as Magical as it Used to Be
Even after a divorce, Christmas can still be meaningful, magical, and emotionally safe for your child. With thoughtful planning, balanced traditions, and child-centered co-parenting, the holidays can offer comfort, connection, and new opportunities for joy—without the pressure of perfection.
Paulina Latifpour
Dec 11, 20254 min read


Where is the Village? You’re Not Meant to Parent Alone
Parenting can be a lonely struggle. So where is the village? You're not meant to parent alone. Let's find and build your village together.
Bright Star Counselling
Nov 3, 20255 min read
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