https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal Advice and information to help you support your business, your people and you. Thu, 13 Oct 2022 14:28:16 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/the-pandemic-changed-how-we-work-now-mothers-want-it-to-stay-that-way/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/the-pandemic-changed-how-we-work-now-mothers-want-it-to-stay-that-way/#respond Mon, 10 Oct 2022 14:19:48 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10709 The pandemic shifted how many Canadians work, and many don’t want to return to the office full-time.  Remote and hybrid...]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/the-pandemic-changed-how-we-work-now-mothers-want-it-to-stay-that-way/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/10-ways-to-protect-your-child-after-divorce/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/10-ways-to-protect-your-child-after-divorce/#respond Wed, 27 Jan 2021 11:55:55 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=9639 The author of this article highlights the rights that they feel every child of divorce should be entitled to.    These ten tips are thoughtful ways to ensure that your child(ren) are getting the extra support they need during this very difficult time for the entire family.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/10-ways-to-protect-your-child-after-divorce/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/managing-parent-anxiety-in-the-age-of-covid-19/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/managing-parent-anxiety-in-the-age-of-covid-19/#respond Tue, 08 Sep 2020 15:13:54 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=9421 COVID-19 has placed unprecedented challenges on all of us. For parents, caring for children and making difficult decisions as schools reopen is bringing incredible stress and anxiety. A recent article in Psychology Today offers ideas for parents and caregivers to help manage anxiety around COVID.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/managing-parent-anxiety-in-the-age-of-covid-19/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/parents-have-a-massive-opportunity-to-teach-resilience-right-now-heres-the-script-a-child-psychologist-recommends-for-getting-the-message-to-sink-in/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/parents-have-a-massive-opportunity-to-teach-resilience-right-now-heres-the-script-a-child-psychologist-recommends-for-getting-the-message-to-sink-in/#respond Sun, 31 May 2020 11:00:00 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=9139 The stress the pandemic has inflicted is a lot for everyone. That stress is enhanced when it is coupled with the requirement to also be a home-schooling teacher. The advice of Dr. Becky Kennedy is to forego being your child’s teacher and instead take on the role of resilience coach. Teaching your child to be resilient will serve them well as they return to school, but also in many circumstances throughout their life. To learn how to switch from homeschooling teacher to resilience coach, check out the article here which includes a script to guide you through the process.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/parents-have-a-massive-opportunity-to-teach-resilience-right-now-heres-the-script-a-child-psychologist-recommends-for-getting-the-message-to-sink-in/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/10-mental-health-signs-to-watch-out-for-in-kids-in-the-age-of-covid-19/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/10-mental-health-signs-to-watch-out-for-in-kids-in-the-age-of-covid-19/#respond Thu, 09 Apr 2020 14:33:16 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=8902 Social distancing is key to flattening the curve, but it’s tricky to explain to kids. Change and uncertainty is difficult...]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/10-mental-health-signs-to-watch-out-for-in-kids-in-the-age-of-covid-19/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/teach-kids-a-growth-mindset-and-watch-their-confidence-flourish/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/teach-kids-a-growth-mindset-and-watch-their-confidence-flourish/#respond Mon, 24 Feb 2020 11:55:25 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=8599 You may have heard of author, Dr. Carol Dweck who did scientific research on the topic of growth mindset and adults.    Read on to discover how having a growth mindset vs. a fixed one is just as important when it comes to a child's development. ]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/teach-kids-a-growth-mindset-and-watch-their-confidence-flourish/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/calm-your-child-with-meditation/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/calm-your-child-with-meditation/#respond Tue, 25 Jul 2017 05:00:00 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/calm-your-child-with-meditation/ Even children can benefit from meditation - it can help calm them down and help them to focus. Check out this video for tips on meditating with your child, including having them focus on the way their stomach moves when they breathe and focusing on blowing out imaginary birthday candles.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/calm-your-child-with-meditation/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/kids-who-use-smartphones-start-talking-later/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/kids-who-use-smartphones-start-talking-later/#respond Mon, 08 May 2017 05:00:00 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/kids-who-use-smartphones-start-talking-later/ Monitoring screen time for your children is important - even when they're babies. A new study shows that screen time can delay childrens expressive speech.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/kids-who-use-smartphones-start-talking-later/feed/ 0