anxiety
Do Your Kids Have Back To School Anxiety? Watch This!
Do you have a child who is struggling with back to school anxiety? I definitely do! Find out what I learned at Joanne’s Place in Peterborough, Ontario today. This is some fantastic advice on what can help you and your kids get through this tricky time of the year. https://www.facebook.com/MichelleFerrericom/videos/2411123425876477/ Thanks for watching and
What It’s Like To Live With Cerebral Palsy, Anxiety, And Depression
Some people have more resilience than others. Understanding why allows us to be more compassionate. This week’s episode of Parking With MF looks into Emily Caddigan’s life and what her medicine is to get through the day! Last week’s episode: How One Decision Can Change A Family Forever As always, thank you to our sponsor
Would You, Could You, Give Up Wine?
There’s a lot of talk about moms and wine. There are endless memes Amanda Driscoll joined me for a live Facebook video to talk about her experience with saying goodbye to wine, its effect on her anxiety, and why she chose to give it up. Watch the video and join in the conversation. We want
He’s Not Lazy, He Has Anxiety And We Should Talk About It
It was a simple email. “He won’t be coming back and finishing the camp.” The response email from the camp was, “Why?” But I just couldn’t bring myself to write the word I loathe. Anxiety. I feel like everyone these days has anxiety. What does anxiety even mean?! Don’t we all have anxiety? I do,
How To Travel With A Kid Who’d Rather Stay Home
My girlfriend messaged me and said, “Michelle, why don’t you use video clips on your Instagram story of your other kids, instead of the one who wants to go home?” I laughed and replied,“Well, that’s my real life!” I have three kids. Two of whom LOVE to travel like their Momma and one who isn’t keen
How To Stop Being Too Busy
This is Part 4 of a 4-part interview series with Dr. Stuart Shanker. Click here to watch the entire series. The focus of these videos is to learn about self regulation and why it is the key ingredient for both our own and our children’s success and happiness. This video offers a critical piece of
I Never Thought This Day Would Come
The message came to me while I was getting dinner ready: “He’s getting the self regulation award”. Each term my kids’ school celebrates and acknowledges students who have shown growth and improvement in certain areas. Every month a student or students from each grade are chosen to receive the award. Yes my kids have won
Do Your Kids Need a “Bedtime Pass”?
I recently had the privilege to join CBC Radio, The Current as a guest. The story was on the increasing number of kids who struggle with some kind of sleep disorder. A new research study was launched by pediatricians to learn if there are negative long term effects associated with melatonin. I use melatonin with