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We’ve all heard the phrase “it takes a village”  — and most of us know just how true that is. Especially in parenting, when you’re managing meltdowns, logistics, and your own emotions, having people around you who just “get it” can be a lifeline. But what if your village feels…empty? What if you do not have an organic village - your family there for you. Or you need more? What if it’s not that you don’t want  deeper connections, but that they just don’t seem to happen anymore

Parenting is a team effort—but what happens when the team isn’t on the same page? When parents have different views about how to raise their children—whether it’s about discipline, screen time, emotional expression, or bedtime routines—it can lead to more than just household tension. It can impact how children feel, behave, and relate to others. At PACE Counselling, we often support parents who love their children deeply but find themselves stuck in disagreement. This blog ex

Parenting is never simple—but parenting a child with ADHD often comes with a unique and invisible load. It can feel like walking a tightrope every day, balancing advocacy, patience, education, and exhaustion. Parents are often the first to notice that their child sees and moves through the world differently. And all too often, they’re the first to see those differences misunderstood, labeled, or dismissed. The Misunderstood Child Children with ADHD are frequently judged not b

Discover expert tips on managing your child's transition from summer to school. Learn how PACE Counselling & Wellness supports children and teens with holistic therapy. The end of summer can be a challenging time for children and teens as they prepare to return to school. The shift from the relaxed, carefree days of summer to the structured routine of the academic year can bring about a variety of emotions and stressors. As parents, understanding these challenges and providin

Summer is a time of joy and relaxation, but for mothers, it often comes with its own set of challenges. Balancing the need for structure with the desire for fun can be tricky, especially when kids are home all day. This guide explores some common summer parenting challenges and offers practical tips to keep things both structured and enjoyable. Challenges of Summer Parenting: Maintaining Structure Without School Keeping Kids Engaged Balancing Work and Family Dealing with Summ

As new parents, whether we are venturing through parenthood for the very first time or navigating parenthood as we introduce multiple children into our growing families, understanding our children’s development can be tricky and overwhelming. We want the absolute best for our children and can become anxious and concerned about what they have or have not achieved, especially in comparison to other children around the same age. These worries can turn into obsessions and panic,

It’s that time of year where teachers and students are collectively singing, “school’s out for summer!” Our children are gearing up for a new season of summer play, rest, and joy. Family day-trips are planned, vacations are penciled in, summer camps are booked and children are ready for scheduling freedom! As parents, we start to feel the finality of the school year too as we begin to clean out our kids' backpacks: finding that moldy sandwich bread that never made it to the s

You have probably heard it before that within attachment we need to foster dependence from our kids to develop independence. I imagine, this might seem confusing, counter intuitive even. According to Neufeld (Hold onto Your Kids, 2013), when our babies/kids are dependent on us it puts the adult in the seat of control. Now, when I say control this does not mean in a dictatorship kind of way but in a way of creating security. Have the caregiver in the power position allows for

There has not been a parent I have spoken to both personally and professionally who has not experienced a tantrum from their child. That moment tears come, volume increases, flopping to floor, demands, throwing things, stomping their feet and any combination of behaviours can feel like you’re in a nightmare. And even worse, this happens in public! I would also like to go insofar to say that even if you do not have children of your own, you’ve seen or experienced a tantrum. A