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What Kids Really Remember About the Holidays: A Therapist's Guide to Meaningful Celebrations

Discover what kids actually remember about the holidays—and why it has nothing to do with perfect decorations or expensive gifts. Drawing on insights from Viewpoint Calgary’s therapists, this guide explores meaningful traditions, communication, managing expectations, and creating emotionally rich moments your children will cherish for years to come.

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Breaking the Scroll: How to Stay Engaged Without Digital Exhaustion

In a world of nonstop headlines and endless scrolling, staying informed can come at a steep psychological cost. This article explores how constant exposure to distressing news fuels anxiety, vicarious trauma, and burnout—and offers therapist-backed strategies to create healthier media habits, protect your mental health, and stay engaged without becoming overwhelmed.

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Navigating Back-to-School: A Therapist's Guide for Parents, Couples, and Kids

Back-to-school season can feel overwhelming for families—especially when children are struggling academically, socially, or emotionally. This article offers therapist-backed guidance on recognizing when assessments may help, supporting kids who mask at school, easing family stress, and navigating the transition with communication, realistic expectations, and small daily moments of connection.

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Creating Healthy Traditions for Your New Family Unit

Couples often find themselves balancing the elation of this new chapter with the conflicting opinions of others. Merging your lives as a couple can introduce emotional complexity that you may not have anticipated. Your love story likely has other characters that you need to consider when blending the traditions, expectations and emotional needs of two entire families. 

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