Category: KHS News

Practice mindful news consumption Mindful news consumption helps you get the information you need in a way that best supports your overall well-being. Yes, we do need to keep up with the latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic. But no, Read More …

Congrats on taking the time to step back! Most people don’t set aside time for introspection and it requires discipline and effort to pull yourself out of the day-to-day. I want to emphasize that there is no formula. It’s a Read More …

Ask yourself these 3 simple questions to snap out of a funk. If you feel like you’re in a bit of slump right now, you’re not alone. These unmotivated, uninspired times can occur when we lose our focus and rush Read More …

Does this sound familiar? “Stop hitting your sister. If you don’t stop, you’ll have to go to your room.” “You can’t tell me what to do!” “I most certainly can! Now get to your room…or else.” Backtalk can be terribly Read More …

How to help girls build confidence based on what they can do, not what they look like. In a culture saturated with digitally altered images of impossibly thin women, raising girls with high self-esteem can be daunting indeed. But as Read More …

I wonder why, despite our best intentions, we sometimes stand in judgment of others. The reasons that follow do not justify the behaviour, but I believe they do help explain it. When we judge people harshly, we use others as Read More …

When kids are coming out, what do they need from parents? Caroline Miller “I was worried about my parents not accepting me for who I am,” recalls Katie Green, who identifies as queer and came out to her family in Read More …

Are Anxious How to respect feelings without empowering fear When children are chronically anxious, even the most well-meaning parents can fall into a negative cycle and, not wanting a child to suffer, actually exacerbate the youngster’s anxiety. It happens when Read More …

  Asking your child about his school day often elicits “School’s okay” followed by a hasty exit, especially if it has been difficult for them. Don’t wait until the final school report to discover your child is struggling. Research shows Read More …

This brain remodelling phase in a teen’s life is known as “pruning,” and without proper nutrition, the brain’s ability to learn new tasks or skills decreases – certainly not good news for students. “It’s a huge time of growth and Read More …