Heather Jones
I Have No Reason to Be Depressed – But it Came for Me Anyway
I have no reason to be depressed. Nothing specific had triggered the change, it just happened, like a switch being flicked. And it never switched back.
Easy Acts of Kindness for Kids
There are few things kids love more than making others happy. Here are some easy and thoughtful acts of kindness for kids (and for you!).
Why Black History Month Is Important for Everyone
“What if we had a white history month? People would be outraged!” Without fail, every year around the time of Black History Month, I hear this comment. Not just once, either…
How to Raise Grateful Children
Gratitude can be a hard concept for children to grasp. So, how do we raise grateful children?
21 of Our Favourite Feminist Kids’ Books
Take a look at just of sampling of what is out there for your little feminists.
Asking Kids What They Want to Be vs. Who They Want to Be
When we change the question, it encourages children to reflect and focus on their character strengths, which is so powerful.
Being Forced to Move in with My Parents Enriched My Kids’ Lives
We didn’t move in with my parents voluntarily. We had our house sold out from under us by our previous landlords.
The Canadian Kids Shows of the ’80s & ’90s We Want Back Again
Sure, most Canadian kids shows of the ’80s and ’90s were low-budget, and some were pretty weird. But let’s face it, they were awesome.
A Kids’ Book to Help Children Understand Depressed Parents
Mama’s Cloud tells the story of a young child trying to navigate the world with a mother who suffers from depression. It can help children understand depressed parents.
How to Fact Check & Raise Science-Literate Children
Now is not the time to be skeptical of science. Here’s how to fact check what you read online and raise science-literate children.