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On April 22, the very first webinar organized by fdmt took place in collaboration with two French speaking professionals, Caroline Quarré, psychosocial worker, author of the book L’enfant stressé and her sister Mélanie Quarré, teacher for the CSSMI. Nathalie Gagnon expert advisor at fdmt was also there to present the new stress management kit of [...]
Stress and anxiety are conditions that both young and old can experience on a daily basis. However, when these emotions become so frequent that they interfere with our daily lives, then it's time to tame them! Oh yes! Trying to chase away all our anxious thoughts can bring them galloping back! Indeed, stress or anxiety [...]
Nowadays, it’s more and more common to hear about stress management, balancing our activities, taking care of ourselves, and learning to let the rhythm of life carry us. Did you know that to move towards this sweet spot in life, we must manage to keep our resilience alive? Resilience - this dynamic phenomenon of equilibrium [...]
It’s unavoidable: the buzz of the holiday season is starting to sound louder and there’s an excitement in the air. It’s palpable! Gift giving can be such a special, unique, and memorable experience for you and your kids. And yet, let’s be honest, it can also feel overwhelming! The lead up to the holidays doesn’t [...]
Without fail, every year around this time, parents and grandparents start the mad dash to find the perfect gift for the special children in their life. The holidays just wouldn’t be the same without the kids’ sweet surprise when they spot their gifts under the tree and run to unwrap them! Why not offer the [...]
When our kids are feeling most overwhelmed, their emotions can really appear to be all over the place. Sadness, excitability, irritability, anxiety… you name it; they feel it. Making meaning of their behaviour can be challenging. Science helps us make sense of what’s going on inside our littlest one’s body and brain. A helpful tip [...]
They’re afraid of mascots, spiders, putting their head in the water, going to daycare, saying hello to visitors, sleeping alone in their bed ... In short, there are plenty of fears and this is perfectly normal! All children have fears, stressful times, anxiety-inducing experiences, and most of the time the fear goes away on its [...]
“I’m late, I’m late, for a very important date!” Remember the classic book and subsequent childhood movie Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland? White Rabbit had a pesky habit of running late. You might be feeling the same way as you scour the internet for that perfect Halloween costume this year. Or maybe your child hasn’t made [...]
Play is an important part of a child's development. It builds fine and gross motor skills, social skills, communication skills, language, thinking and problem solving skills. With autistic children, play can be very limited. For example, a child may want to play alone, engage in repetitive play like lining up toys, or moving from [...]
Karine Gagner, the woman behind fdmt. Passionate and inspiring entrepreneur dedicated full-time mom, it's a wonder how she manages to do it all in only 24 hours. She juggles many roles while maintaining a noteworthy lifestyle. We had the chance to speak with her to learn more about her different facets. Enter the frantic daily [...]