Articles & Advice

Explore practical, developmentally informed resources from Bright Minds Counselling to help you understand your child’s behaviour, support emotional well-being, and navigate common parenting challenges. Browse our articles for more in-depth information, or open our free PDF tip sheets for practical ideas you can use at home.

Read our latest article: How Play Therapy Helps Children Express Their Feelings.

Chores according to age

Chores by age to build self-esteem and agency.

Screentime by age

How much screentime should I allow my child?

Two young children dressed in Spider-Man and Captain America costumes smiling and hugging. In the background, a large plush toy and some toys are visible.

What to do when your child invites you into the playroom.

Regulation for your child

Sleep hygiene - how can it help to improve behaviour?

Two hands covered in multicolored paint, with a background of scattered paint splotches on a white wall.

Tip for connection: set, daily time one to one with your child.

A child with brown hair and a red shirt is playing Jenga, a tower game made of wooden blocks.

Average trajectory / timeline of therapy.

A child's hand points to 1:10 on a round clock with a yellow frame, white face, and black numbers, on a light-colored wall.

How can I make bedtime easier for my child and me?

Skills to calm your child

Therapist skills you can use at home to connect.

Community Resources

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    Moving Forward Family Services

    This community, not-for profit agency provides no-barrier counselling to anyone who needs it in Surrey and surrounding areas.

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    Watsu Hydrotherapy

    Watsu is a unique, integrated approach to healing that communicates to the body that it is safe and able to let go.

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    Linanna Therapy

    EMDR - Guidance and support for individuals seeking to address experiences and stressful events that create daily impairment.

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