Monthly Archives: March 2009

FRIENDS in Canada – Treating anxiety in children

I am so excited to share this information with you. Here’s a little background into the FRIENDS program.

The world’s leading school-based
anxiety prevention program

FRIENDS for Life helps children and teenagers cope with feelings of fear, worry, and depression by building resilience and self-esteem and teaching cognitive and emotional skills in a simple, well-structured format.

Used in schools and clinics throughout the world, FRIENDS is the only childhood anxiety prevention program acknowledged by the World Health Organization for its 10 years of comprehensive evaluation and practice. It has proved effective for up to 6 years after initial exposure.

A wealth of research and practical experience in thousands of classrooms has shown that exposing anxious children to a complete 10-session FRIENDS program can reduce their risk of developing a disorder for up to 6 years. Children with normal levels of worry benefit by acquiring resilience to emotional stress.

FRIENDS promotes important self-development concepts such as self-esteem, problem-solving, self-expression, and building positive relationships with peers and adults and fits in well with a school’s normal curriculum.

This is great opportunity for the school’s and for our children. Together we can make it happen. For additional information please contact FRIENDS

Exceptional Children Magazine

Exceptional Family is a quarterly publication exclusively designed for Canadian parents and caregivers of children with cognitive and physical special needs.

Since we launched our publication in the fall of 2005, readers have learned to depend on us for the latest tips and practical information to help them maximize the potential of their exceptional children.

From critically-acclaimed features, insightful columns, must-read book reviews, eye-opening news briefs, fascinating profiles and in-depth series by renowned clinicians, Exceptional Family delivers the support sought by special-needs families.

Exceptional Family is available at magazine retailers across Canada. What a great magazine to support.

Top 100 Baby and Children’s Health Blogs

Raising a child in this world can be a daunting, dangerous, and confusing task. From various diseases, both new and old, to household risks, parents need all the information they can get. To help you get the information you need, we’ve combed through hundreds of blogs to compile the best 100 baby and children’s health blogs, which are designed to inform, educate, and help you raise healthy children.

I just received an email today letting me know that my blog is among the many informative websites listed on the “Top 100 Baby and Children’s Health Blogs”. It is a great resource and I will be sure to be delving into this further to find more great stuff. Thank you so much for adding me to the wealth of information for our children.

Social Anxiety Disorder: Coping for Family Members

When someone in your family has SAD, there can be far-reaching effects on your own emotional well-being. If your spouse has SAD, you may feel resentful that she does not want to join you in typical social activities such as family gatherings or parties. If your child has SAD, you may feel guilty, blame yourself, or wonder what you may have done to cause him to develop the disorder.

Take a look at Arlin Cunic’s article about Social Anxiety Disorder: Coping for Family Members

One Night Live – Girls Night Out

On Thursday, May 21, 2009 One Night Live™ is back for an encore. Once again, it will offer an incredible once in a lifetime experience for music fans and continue to raise much-needed funds and awareness to help grow the Women & Babies Program at Sunnybrook. Featuring performances by world renowned artists Sting, Sheryl Crow and the Canadian Tenors, this is an evening you do not want to miss.

This truly is an evening you won’t want to miss. It is a great way to have an evening out with friends and help the Women and Babies Program at Sunnybrook Hospital
Here are the auction details:

“One Night Live™ – Girls Night Out”
A Night Out for Four (4). Enjoy an evening in Toronto, starting with a $200 gift certificate to Jack Astor’s Bar & Grill at 144 Front Street
Proceed to One Night Live™ enjoying four (4) or eight (8) level-100 tickets.
Winning bidders will be contacted by organizers to arrange delivery of gift certificates.
Please Note: Tax receipts will not be issued for auction purchases.

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