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Dr. Jillian Roberts
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http://drjillianroberts.com/Dr. Jillian Roberts is a child psychologist, UVic professor and mother. She is the CEO & Founder of FamilySparks and the author of Kids, Sex and Screens: Raising Strong, Resilient Children in the Sexualized Digital Age.
Helping Children Navigate Friendships & Social Challenges
Friendships play a crucial role in childhood development, shaping how children communicate, build trust and navigate social situations.While some children form friendships naturally, others...
Feeling the Squeeze? Tips for the Sandwich Generation
An increasing number of my friends find themselves in the challenging position of simultaneously caring for both their children and aging parents—the sandwich generation....
Taking Care: Nurturing a Thriving Family Ecosystem
As parents, our lives are a delicate balance of responsibilities, love and constant growth. In the intricate tapestry of family life, the theme of...
How to Tell Your Child About Your Mental Health Struggles
What is the best way to share my mental health diagnosis with my child?There is no simple answer to that question. It will depend...
Raising Kids with a Healthy Body Image
At the onset of a new year, we find ourselves setting intentions and making goals for the twelve months to come. Many of us...
The Importance of Friendship
The reasons for child loneliness are varied and many. Some kids spend time between two family homes and with the transitions back and forth,...
How to Celebrate the Small Things
There’s no doubt that 2020’s holiday season will look different than in years past. Not only are we doing our best to stay healthy...
Getting Ready–Or Not—for Back-to-School
As the COVID-19 crisis begins to calm down here in British Columbia, our “bubbles” of friends and loved ones are expanding, vaccine developments are...
Combatting Hopelessness in the Age of Bad News
Whether you seek it out or not, bad news is everywhere. We’re constantly bombarded by headlines broadcasting details of the latest catastrophe or impending...
Taking Care of Your Family’s Mental Health
Don’t keep your kids in the dark As scary as this all feels for adults, it can be even more frightening for kids. Children...
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