Welcome!

“My name is Dr. Vanessa Lapointe, and I am extremely proud to be the FRP-BC Parent Champion.”

“I am a registered psychologist, parenting educator, author, and a mom to two growing boys. I firmly believe in the power of connection; when we strive to keep relationship at the forefront of our parenting practice, we are better able to approach tough moments with compassion and understanding. Becoming a parent gives us the unique opportunity to reflect and grow alongside our children – a process that isn’t always easy, but is incredibly worth it in the end.”

Check out the various articles below from Dr. Vanessa Lapointe. Learn more about Dr. Vanessa Lapointe on her website or visit her on Facebook and Instagram.

Posts

• Video Submission #1 – Your Child and the Beauty of BoredomMay 16, 2022
  FRP-BC is pleased to announce that we will be uploading videos made by Dr. Vanessa Lapointe to our Parenting Corner every few months! Dr. Vanessa’s…
• Stop the Cycle: Four Ways to Parent in the PastMarch 7, 2022
  We are all affected by our childhood and the life experiences of those who cared for us as children, who themselves grew up affected by…
• How to Have a Perfectly Imperfect Christmas & Holiday SeasonNovember 18, 2021
  “Christmas… it all sounds fabulous, but I’m just going to let you in on a little secret that sometimes…. it goes a bit crappy”. With…
• Separation Anxiety: Why It Happens and How to Support Your ChildSeptember 23, 2021
  Sometimes the human brain outsmarts itself. And this is exactly what is happening for children struggling with separation anxiety. It often goes like this. You…
• What To Do When Your Child Says, “I’m Bored!”June 22, 2021
  As we head into summer here in Canada, our children will start to have a lot more free and unstructured time. While at first our…
• The Impact of Isolation on Our Children and OurselvesApril 6, 2021
  As the COVID-19 Pandemic persists, concerns around the long term ramifications on us, and in particular on our little ones, increase. Read on for some…
• No Time Outs, But What About Needing Space?January 12, 2021
  With the implementation of strict COVID-19 restrictions, and it being winter, we’re having to spend more time indoors with our household members. It makes sense…
• Handling The After-School Meltdown With StyleNovember 9, 2020
  The COVID-19 Pandemic has made the already difficult back-to-school transition even more difficult for families this year. With the implementation of public safety measures aimed…