Insights From Our Child Psychologists
Child Psychology Resources for Calgary Parents.
Explore practical, evidence-informed articles from our Calgary child psychologists. Find guidance on childhood anxiety, ADHD, autism, emotional regulation, parenting, psychological assessments, and the everyday challenges of raising children and teens.
Fear of the Dark in Children: What's Really Keeping Them Up
Bedtime was fine until a few months ago. Now it takes an hour, the hall light has to stay on, and no amount of "there's nothing there" seems to touch the certainty on your child's face. Children aren't really afraid of the dark itself, but of what their imagination puts into it, and once you understand that, the way to help becomes much clearer. Here's what's really keeping them up, and the brave middle path that works.
Children and Divorce: Adjusting to Life in Two Homes
There are two toothbrushes now, two beds, two sets of rules, and a small voice asking which house they're sleeping at tonight. Children can come through divorce and two-home life steady and whole, and what makes the difference is less about the divorce itself than about how the adjustment is handled. Here's what actually affects children in a separation, why they so often blame themselves, and how to make two homes feel like solid ground.
How to Help a Child With Extreme Picky Eating
Dinner has narrowed to the same five foods, and lately the list is getting shorter, not longer. Every relative has a theory, but the worry under your ribs is starting to feel like more than a fussy phase. Sometimes picky eating is ordinary. Sometimes it's a sensory or anxiety response with a name and a reason, and it isn't about being difficult at all. Here's how to tell the difference and what actually helps.
Starting Summer School? Helping Your Child Feel Confident and Prepared
Starting summer school can bring up more than questions about classrooms and routines. For many children, it also shapes how they see themselves as learners. Discover how parents can support confidence, encourage a healthy mindset, and help children carry a positive story about themselves long after summer ends.
When School Ends: Why Some Children Struggle More Than Expected During Summer Break
Many families look forward to summer vacation, but the transition out of school can be challenging for some children. Changes in routine, reduced structure, disrupted sleep schedules, and social shifts can affect behaviour, emotions, and mental wellbeing. This article explores why some children struggle during summer break and how parents can help create a healthy balance between freedom and routine.
Raising Inclusive Kids: What Pride Month Can Teach Children About Empathy, Identity, and Belonging
Pride Month provides an opportunity to have meaningful conversations with children about empathy, respect, identity, and belonging. These discussions are not about having all the answers—they are about helping children understand that everyone deserves to feel accepted, valued, and included. This article explores how parents can foster inclusive values while supporting their child's social and emotional development.
When Your Child Comes Out: How Parents Can Respond With Support and Confidence
When a child comes out as LGBTQ+, many parents want to respond with love and support but may also feel uncertain about what to say or do. This article explores how parents can create a safe, affirming environment, navigate their own emotions, and support their child's mental health with confidence and compassion.
The Impact of an Engaged Father
Father's Day is an opportunity to celebrate the fathers and father figures who play an important role in children's lives. Beyond providing care and support, engaged fathers can have a meaningful impact on a child's emotional wellbeing, confidence, resilience, and overall mental health. This article explores why positive father involvement matters and how everyday interactions can help children thrive.
Play Isn’t “Just Play”: What Your Child Is Actually Learning
Play is more than just fun, it’s how children develop critical skills like problem-solving, emotional regulation, and social understanding. This blog explores how different types of play support your child’s growth and what parents can do to support it.
5 Tiny Moments Your Child Takes Way More Seriously Than You Do
Some parenting moments don’t seem important at the time—but they stick more than you’d expect. Here are five everyday interactions your child may be taking more seriously than you realize.
The Invisible Influence: How Family Dynamics Shape Your Child’s Emotional World
Family dynamics shape more than daily routines, they shape how your child understands relationships, safety, and themselves. This blog explores how everyday interactions influence emotional development and what small, meaningful shifts can make a lasting difference.
The Moments That Make a Mother: What Deserves Recognition This Mother’s Day
Motherhood is more than what we see day to day. This blog explores the psychology behind how mothers shape their child’s emotional development, confidence, and sense of safety through everyday interactions.
How Nature Supports Your Child’s Mental Health: 5 Outdoor Activities Calgary Parents Can Try
How does nature support your child’s mental health? Discover simple outdoor activities Calgary parents can use to help regulate emotions.
When Siblings Fight: What It Means for Your Child’s Emotional Development
Why do siblings fight so much? Learn what sibling conflict really means and how it supports your child’s emotional development over time.
World Teen Mental Wellness Day: Supporting Teen Mental Health in Calgary
World Teen Mental Wellness Day encourages us to pause and consider how teens are really doing. Learn how to support adolescent mental health with awareness and care.
Pink Shirt Day in Calgary: Building Kindness That Lasts Beyond One Day
Pink Shirt Day in Calgary is about more than wearing pink. It’s about creating emotionally safe spaces where children and teens feel supported, confident, and connected beyond a single awareness day.
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week: A Conversation About What We Don’t Always See
As National Eating Disorders Awareness Week approaches, we open an honest conversation about disordered eating, shame, and the importance of early, compassionate support.
Raising Kids in an Overstimulated World: A Child Therapy Perspective
Many families are noticing it—big emotions, exhausted kids, and evenings that feel harder than they should. In an overstimulated world, children’s nervous systems are under more pressure than ever. This article explores what psychology is noticing and how thoughtful, child-centred therapy in Calgary can support emotional regulation and connection.
Youth Mental Health in 2026: A Significant Moment for Psychology and Your Child
Youth mental health is receiving more attention than ever in 2026—and for good reason. As children navigate increasing emotional demands, early support, mindfulness, and compassionate care can make a meaningful difference. This article explores why this moment matters and how Creative Sky supports children’s emotional well-being with warmth and intention.
A “Fresh Start”: How to Start Over Without Starting From Scratch
Each year brings talk of fresh starts. This reflective piece explores the dos and don’ts of annual resets, offering families a kinder, more realistic way to support growth and change.