The “Stranger Danger” Myth

The “Stranger Danger” Myth

“Don’t talk to strangers” has forever been the slogan of personal safety education. However, statistics indicate that most abductions or sexually exploitations are committed by someone who is close to the child. According to the Marie-Vincent Foundation 99% of sexual...
Spending Quality Time with Family!

Spending Quality Time with Family!

Being a parent requires availability and organization, especially when we add work, daily chores, and extra-curricular activities to family life. It can sometimes be difficult to find quality time with our family and children. Nevertheless, sharing privileged moments...
Communicating With Your Teenager … Yes, It’s Possible!

Communicating With Your Teenager … Yes, It’s Possible!

If you are the parents of a teenager, you may at times feel as though you are not living on the same planet as them! Don’t worry, this is completely normal! Adolescence is a period of significant changes for teens as they slowly begin to detach from parental...
Establishing Boundaries

Establishing Boundaries

Respecting individual boundaries is an important part of the groundwork in learning personal safety. People who may target children, begin by breaking down their personal barriers. Establishing personal boundaries is a great way for children to help protect...
Fostering Your Child’s Self-Esteem… The Greatest Gift of All

Fostering Your Child’s Self-Esteem… The Greatest Gift of All

A healthy sense of self may ultimately be a child’s best armor when faced with challenging situations… in the classroom, in relationships with peers and even later in the workforce. It is through self-confidence that a child can assert himself and make sensible...
SHINE – An Innovative Education Program for Pre-Teens

SHINE – An Innovative Education Program for Pre-Teens

SHINE is tailored for students 9-13 years-old and its objective is to help them develop healthy and egalitarian friendships and/or relationships, thus preventing their aggression and exploitation.   These workshops are available in both English and French and are...