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Our Musings
At Wildflower, two of our core values are Educate and Empower! We've put together a collection of blogs on topics that matter to our community—whether you're a parent navigating your child's needs or on your own mental health journey. These insightful and engaging reads offer education, support, and a fresh perspective to help you feel informed and empowered.
The Ultimate School Transition Guide: Tips for Every Stage of Your Child’s Journey
Starting a new school year can bring a mix of emotions for both parents and children. This guide is here to help!
Nurturing Early Literacy: Language and Reading Support for Ages 0-5
Did you know that the foundation for reading and academic success begins in those first five years? The great news is you play a huge role.
Don’t Wait and See - CHECK and See (when it comes to your child's development)
When it comes to children’s development, waiting to see if they’ll “catch up” can delay valuable support.
Parenting chat: Setting limits with kids pt 2.
Now that we understand why these hard steps are so essential, let’s dive into how to set limits and boundaries with your child.
Parenting chats: Setting limits with kids pt 1.
There’s a lot of conflicting information about what appropriate expectations and limits are for kids – or if limits are appropriate at all.
Navigating Toilet Training Together
Training training together - Navigating toilet training together.
"How can we navigate the balance between emotions and discipline when behaviours have crossed the line?"
In the whirlwind that is a school day, it’s common for our kids to feel overwhelmed or dysregulated at the end of the day.
Fearful of a diagnosis because you don’t want your child being labeled? Read on…
Why do we seek out diagnosis? It’s simple yet profound - to understand the individual we are working with, and more specifically, their...
Breaking the Stigma: Understanding ADHD Medication
Have you ever felt that the stigma around medication affects your decision-making?
Beyond the Stereotype: ADHD in Women and Girls
Our latest blog dives into the overlooked and often misunderstood ways ADHD manifests in females.
Teaching Consent to Kids: Building a Foundation from a Young Age
Who’s role is it to talk about consent?
Is it the teacher's role? The therapists role? The parent/guardians role? Or for the child or young
The Digital Tug of War: Is Screen Time Turning Us into Dopamine Addicts?
Do you often catch yourself ‘doom scrolling’? You know, the endless loop of swiping through social media, news feeds, videos?
The Impacts of AI and the Loss of Critical Thinking
In a world of AI, why is it so important for us to practice critical thinking?
Anxiety pt2. Tools and Strategies
It is essential to have tools and strategies in your took kit to assist when working through anxiety.
Diagnosis and Stigma
You know those “labels” that we often shy away from because we’re worried about what they might mean for our kids? Worried they’ll put...
Why Group Therapy is important
The journey of nurturing our children’s wellbeing is quite the adventure, isn’t it? We often hear about the benefits of individual...
Neurodiversity Celebration Week
We have the privilege of working with many individuals who are neurodivergent, and we deeply value their unique perspectives, ideas, and...
How Do Weighted Blankets Work?
By Jennie - Provisional Psychologist If you've ever visited us at Wildflower Holistic Services, you've probably noticed our shelf stuffed...
Why can things be difficult for some people and easy for others? The pyramid of learning.
By Jennie - Provisional Psychologist Have you ever wondered why two individuals can be so different? Why can one individual focus on...
Social skills: why we need them and how they can be developed
by Jennie - Provisional psychologist How do you know if someone wants to play with you and enjoys your company? Maybe they come up to you...
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