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“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

• 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…
• Returning With Calm and Confidence: Back to School 2020September 10, 2020
  By Dr. Vanessa Lapointe The school year is upon us and for many families, it will look very different from years prior. From hybrid models,…
• Parenting During COVID: The Emotional Impact of Social DistancingApril 29, 2020
  By Dr. Vanessa Lapointe We are living in exceptional times. For parents of young children, this has created an especially unique set of circumstances where…