I know what you are thinking…why in the world would I be writing about JUSTIN BIEBER?? I ask you to hear me out as it does tie into the topic of healthy adolescent development and behavior and the importance of role models and supportive networks. I just recently watched the Roast of Justin Bieber and […]
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Are You Suffering From Adrenal Fatigue?
Are you one of the thousands of people who have gone to a doctor with lackluster energy, low moods, and chronic ailments only to be passed off as mildly depressed and prescribed medications? Have these medications only made you feel slightly better? There are many people frustrated because they can’t pin down why they are […]
Read morePerfectionism: A Recipe for Teen Burnout
This past week I had the pleasure of speaking to a few Grade 6, 7 and 8 classrooms about the new world they are currently entering – adolescence. I had just released a new book called Am I The Only One? Struggling Being A Teen and wanted to share with teens in an informal presentation […]
Read moreSocial Media Has Teens Giving Too Much Information
I often hear adults today say how fortunate they feel not having social media sites around when they were teenagers. I have to admit I fully agree. Although I am enjoying the many benefits of social media it is not my preferred way to communicate. For teens, social media is the most essential way of […]
Read moreWriting to Support Our Teens
Not long after the release of my book, Eating Myself Crazy, I knew I would be writing a book for teens. During my book signing events I met several people who would tell me about their son or daughter struggling with eating disorders, body image and self-esteem issues. Quite often after listening to their stories they would ask if […]
Read more‘Tis the Season to Eat, Drink and Pass the Pepto
Well that time is upon us, the season to eat, drink and be bloated. It’s December and we know what is coming. Countless Christmas parties, social gatherings and cocktail hours that fill up our calendar and fill up our bellies. I bet you are already wondering how you are going to manage staving off all […]
Read moreConsider This Before Doing a 6-Week Challenge
Six-week challenges seem to be all the rage these days. Many fitness centres and weight-loss supplement companies offer specials to sign up and rewards for the “winners”. As there are some short-term benefits in participating in 6-week challenges they don’t always provide long-term solutions to creating a healthy lifestyle. Here are some reasons why we […]
Read more3 Ways Free Food Comes With A Cost
I travel a lot. In fact, I seem to be living out of a suitcase at least one day a week. My road trips involve staying in many different hotels. Fortunately with all my camping-away-from-home experience I have a fairly good system in place when it comes to maintaining a healthy eating schedule. Breakfast for […]
Read morePromoting Fat-Shaming and Body-Shaming is Not Cool
Standing in the slow-moving grocery line, I began scanning the magazine rack looking to pick one up and leaf through it while I wait. The selection was mostly tabloid and fashion magazines but they all had a common denominator, either applauding or shaming someone’s body. The articles that were also displayed on the cover used […]
Read moreThe Responsibility of Taking Care of Yourself Doesn’t Have to be a Burden
We live in a world that puts overwhelming responsibilities on us. We have financial, work-related, relationship, familial, household and social obligations that we struggle to manage day after day. On top of all of this, a new trend (which really isn’t new) emerges: self-care. Now, we also have to fit in time to take […]
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