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Upopolis Sibling Island: A Space Where the Focus is the Siblings: Part 1

When a child or youth is hospitalized or diagnosed with illness, each and every member of the family is affected. An illness in the family can have adverse deve...Read More

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How to encourage creative “Loose Parts” play to promote coping

Have you ever watched your child take random pots and pans from the kitchen and turn it into a fun game of rock band? Has your child taken leaves, sticks and st...Read More

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5 Tips for Supporting Children and Youth who have a Parent or Caregiver with a Serious Medical Illness

With so much attention given to a person who is sick or hospitalized, it’s not unusual for families to forget about the children or youth in their lives who may...Read More

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Upopolis YAP Island: A space for youth of adult patients: Part 1

Have U heard? We have a new Island! In 2020, we expanded Upopolis to include Islands – a place where youth navigating stressful life events can connect in priva...Read More

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How to Give and Receive Compliments: Part 2

Complimenting someone seems like such a simple and easy thing to do. What’s surprising is the effect it has not only on the person receiving the complimen...Read More

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All About Self-Esteem (and how to have more of it!): Part 1

Imagine this: your friend compliments you about your new outfit. You felt so good, and flattered! However, you found that feeling starting to disappear when you...Read More

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