Women Working Later in Life: Rewriting the Midlife Script
When I look back at my mother’s generation, many women had already stepped out of the workforce by their early 50s. Some never even entered careers in the paid labour force at all. Retirement was often expected — sometimes even encouraged — whether or not they were ready. Their lives revolved around home, family, and […]
The Core Principles of Neurodiversity Affirming Care at NeuroNest
Many parents come to us after trying approaches that focused heavily on compliance — often because that’s what funding covers or what professionals recommend. While these methods may produce short-term results, parents often share that they don’t sit right in the long run. That’s because real growth doesn’t come from forcing compliance. It comes from […]
Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder: Finding Light in the Darker Months
As the days grow shorter and the nights stretch longer, many people begin to notice shifts in their mood and energy levels. Around December 21st, the winter solstice marks the shortest day of the year in Canada, bringing with it the least amount of daylight. Coupled with the clock change in early November, when we […]
How to Bring Neurodiversity Affirming Care Into Schools and Everyday Life
If you’ve begun using gentler, neurodiversity-affirming approaches at home, you may already notice small but meaningful shifts—perhaps fewer power struggles, calmer mornings, or your child feeling more understood. However, many parents share a common concern: “That’s all good at home, but school is a whole different story.” The school environment can feel overwhelming when teachers expect strict […]
Everyday Ways to Bring Neurodiversity Affirming Care Into Your Child’s Life
Parenting neurodivergent children, especially those who experience intense emotions, school avoidance, or high anxiety, can be overwhelming. Many parents have been advised to “hold firm,” “not give in,” or simply “outwait” their child during moments of distress. If you’ve ever found yourself locked in a power struggle with your child, feeling stuck and exhausted, you […]
Holding Gratitude in a Season of Change
This Thanksgiving, I’m approaching the season with a quieter, deeper kind of gratitude. Life has been moving quickly — we’ve been growing our team, expanding our programs, and reaching more families than ever before. We are just completing a major clinic expansion, more than doubling our space to welcome new programs, create a gross motor […]
Neurodiversity-Affirming Care: Why It Matters for Autistic Kids and Families
If you’re a parent searching for autism services, you may feel overwhelmed by choices. Some programs promise to “fix” behaviour, while others focus on strict compliance. But more and more families — and research — are pointing to a different approach: neurodiversity-affirming care. Support and understanding from a family member, such as a parent, guardian, […]
Why Summer Is the Ideal Time to Start Couples or Individual Therapy
It’s hard to go a single day without feeling the weight of the world pressing in. You turn on the radio, the news, your phone—and there it is. Another wildfire. Another tragic headline. Another story that makes your stomach drop and your thoughts spiral. Some of us scroll endlessly, trying to stay informed or prepared. […]
PDA and School Refusal: Understanding the Link and How to Help
As parents, educators, or caregivers, it’s heart-wrenching to witness a child struggle with school refusal. The sight of a child refusing to go to school, showing signs of anxiety, and becoming distressed is incredibly difficult. However, it’s important to consider if PDA and school refusal might be connected. But what if the cause is something […]
When to Seek Help: How Couples Counselling Can Help You
Hello, it’s Laura Banks here, Founder and Clinic Director at Mind 2 Heart Connections. Today, I want to talk about something close to my heart – couples counselling. Relationships can be so rewarding, but they can also be incredibly challenging. Sometimes, we need a little guidance to help us navigate the tricky parts. Let me […]