It is so easy as a busy parent to overlook the power of using play as not only a tool for connecting with their child, but also an effective strategy for transitions and side-stepping power struggles. Play is the language of childhood and it is something more parents should try using to help them get through their days.

Canada is a multicultural society and co-parents from different cultural backgrounds is becoming more common. These couples are faced with unique challenges when deciding how to parent. They are faced with decisions around when to break familial patterns and traditions in favour of more current best practices similar to other couples, but they are also faced with the added challenge of communicating and compromising with each other so their children can have relationships with their extended family members. While this is wonderfully Canadian, it can be a challenging juggling act for parents - forcing them to forge a new path influenced by their own parenting experience, their partners, and modern day demands being placed on parents.

Many of the traditional couples counselling interventions focus on emotional connection and communication. However, the daily experience of a neurotypical individual is fundamentally different. These differences can be a strength for the couples, but it can also lead to very specific challenges for the couple. Exploring the impact of how the neurodiversity within the relationship impacts each partner shouldn’t be overlooked in couples counselling.

AI is everywhere, including mental health support. Having an AI therapist may have some benefits, including unlimited and affordable access. Without the human element though, there are limits to the quality of therapy that AI can provide. So go ahead and tell your Psychologist you're using AI for mental health support sometimes... they won't be threatened or offended.