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Kids Need to Love Themselves Every Day

Linda Westbrook — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:39:53 +0000

Many people celebrate Valentine’s Day – a day to appreciate the people you love. But there’s a celebration we often miss: teaching kids to love themselves. Loving themselves isn’t about arrogance or thinking they’re better than others. It’s about knowing they still matter: It’s a powerful, unwavering belief that who they are is enough. As parents and […]

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Gratitude in the Unexpected

Linda Westbrook — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 17:15:29 +0000

When you choose to only focus on what you expected to achieve or what you wanted to occur, a mindset shift for gratitude helps you notice the learning and opportunities that can come from life’s detours. When I was travelling to BC, I expected that my holiday would be stress free – a time to […]

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Are We Truly Connecting with Kids About Mental Health?

Linda Westbrook — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 18:55:06 +0000

When we talk about kids’ mental health, we often focus on behaviours, challenges or strategies, but we rarely talk about one of the most important aspects—emotions. Emotions are at the heart of mental well-being, yet they’re often ignored, even though they impact our thoughts, health, mood and the choices we make. Kids often tell me […]

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Hurtful Words

Linda Westbrook — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 23:32:15 +0000

“Stick and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” Hurtful words do hurt! They can have a devastating impact on a child’s mental and emotional well-being. They can leave them feeling rejected, embarrassed, discouraged, anxious and can affect their self-esteem, self-worth and identity. After one of my presentations a young lady […]

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Kids want you to know…

Linda Westbrook — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 20:41:56 +0000

‘I really enjoyed your presentation. It opened a few doors for me. This past year I went through some problems but your presentation showed me another way of looking at my problems. You really helped me to know that my feelings big or small are normal and that it’s okay to feel.’ – Male Student Sometimes kids think they should only feel HAPPY because they believe that is […]

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It Hurts to be Bullied

Linda Westbrook — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 20:23:45 +0000

Being bullied happens too often, and it can make kids feel scared, sick, embarrassed, anxious, depressed and sad. Bullying can make them feel alone with nowhere and no one to turn to. That’s why Paul Davis (internet safety expert) & I decided to invite Emily, who is 18 years old, to join our podcast to […]

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Feeling Overwhelmed?

Linda Westbrook — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:12:32 +0000

There is so much going on in the world! You may feel a lack of control which affects your mood, your daily routine and your interactions with your children. So many kids are also feeling the same stressors. We all need a break! We need to focus on the things we can control. Being intentional […]

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Teaching Kids to Bounce Back

Linda Westbrook — Wed, 06 May 2020 19:51:00 +0000

Children are experiencing a lot of changes during this unprecedented time. They are missing their friends and their extended family. Their routines have been turned upside down. They may be frustrated with staying home and overwhelmed with the conversations around COVID-19. As a parent, you might wish you could shield them from the challenges […]

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