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10/16/2025

✨ OCD Awareness Week ✨
It’s OCD Awareness Week — and we want to help more families understand what OCD really feels like.

OCD isn’t about being neat or organized.
It’s about a brain that gets stuck — replaying intrusive “what if” thoughts that feel impossible to ignore.

For kids and teens, it can sound like:
💭 “What if I hurt someone?”
💭 “What if I’m a bad person?”
💭 “What if something bad happens if I don’t do it just right?”

They may check, wash, confess, or repeat things to feel safe — but the relief never lasts. OCD always wants more.

The good news? OCD is highly treatable.
With the right therapy and support, kids can learn to quiet those fears and take back their lives. 💚

At Green Door Clinic, we help children and teens understand their thoughts, face their fears, and fe

10/15/2025

💚 OCD Awareness Week 💚
OCD can make everyday life feel impossible — for kids, teens, and families alike.
Intrusive thoughts, endless “what ifs,” and rituals that feel necessary just to get through the day can take over fast.

But there’s hope — and there’s help that truly works.
With the right therapy and support, kids can learn to face their fears, quiet the noise, and live freely again.

At Green Door Clinic, our team specializes in evidence-based therapy for anxiety and OCD in children and teens.
We walk alongside families every step of the way — helping them find clarity, courage, and relief. 💚

You’re not alone — recovery is real.

10/14/2025

✨ 10 Ways to Support Your Child During the Alberta Teachers Strike ✨

This time can feel uncertain, but small, steady actions make a big difference. Here are 10 ways to help your child feel grounded, connected, and confident while learning from home:

1️⃣ Focus on Emotional Support
Check in with feelings first — acknowledge their worries, excitement, or confusion before focusing on academics.

2️⃣ Rely on Community Networks
Lean on friends, neighbors, and other parents for childcare swaps and emotional support. It truly takes a village. 🤝

3️⃣ Maintain Steady Routines
Keep bedtimes, meals, and daily habits predictable — routines bring comfort during change. 🕒

4️⃣ Learning Beyond Worksheets
Baking, board games, reading, and even creative screen time can all be learning moments. 🍰🎲

5️⃣ Create a No-Pressure Learning Environment
Support growth without turning home into school — focus on curiosity and engagement, not perfection. 🌱

6️⃣ Address Learning Gaps Gently
Use this time to build confidence by revisiting missed skills, not cramming content. ✏️

7️⃣ Set Achievable Goals Together
Small wins build momentum — let your child help choose what to work toward. 🌟

8️⃣ Prioritize Social Interaction
Encourage connection through playdates, group activities, or time with family and friends. 💬

9️⃣ Advocate and Discuss Values
Talk about advocacy and fairness in ways that make sense for your child’s age. 🗣️

🔟 Transition Back With Care
As school returns, ease back into structure — balance screen time, routines, and emotional check-ins. ❤️

Remember: you don’t need to do it all. Focus on what matters most — connection, community, and care.

🎧 Listen to the full conversation on Parenting Like a Mther* — link in bio!

10/13/2025

🎧 “If you’re looking at using this time to build your child’s confidence, great. You can do those things at home by giving them a sense of accomplishment — whatever that may be. Maybe it’s exploring hobbies they’ve never really thought about. Maybe it’s completing something independently.” — Julie Diamond, Diamon Teachers Group 💬

As families navigate the Alberta teachers’ strike, remember: learning doesn’t just happen in the classroom. Confidence grows through curiosity, connection, and those little moments of “I did it myself.” 🌱

10/12/2025

✨ Navigating the Alberta Teachers Strike as a Parent ✨

On today’s episode of Parenting Like a M*ther, host Lindsay Wolf-Owczarek sits down with educator and tutor Julie Diamond to talk about all the ways parents can support their kids during the Alberta teachers strike.

From keeping routines steady 🕒, finding creative learning moments in daily life (hello, baking and Minecraft math! 🍰🧮), to managing big emotions and social connections, we dive deep into what really matters for your family right now.

Key takeaways: 🧡 Validate your child’s feelings and have age-appropriate conversations 📅 Keep routines predictable for a sense of security 🎲 Use everyday activities and games as learning opportunities (not just worksheets!) 🌱 Focus on emotional well-being and confidence-building, not just academics 🤝 Remember: It takes a village! Lean on friends, neighbors, and community

This is a tough time, but as Julie says: support their learning without pressure. You don’t have to do it all—just focus on what you can control and create moments of connection.

Let’s get through this together. Full episode link in bio! 💪

10/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day, a reminder that everyone deserves access to understanding, compassion, and quality care for their mental wellbeing.

At Green Door Clinic, we see firsthand how mental health impacts every part of family life — from the anxious child who can’t sleep, to the teen navigating pressure, to the parent who’s trying their best to hold it all together. 💛

This year’s theme, “Mental Health is a Universal Right,” reminds us that support shouldn’t be a privilege. Whether it’s a conversation, a therapy session, or simply taking a deep breath together after a hard day — every step toward care matters.

Let’s make space for mental health today — and every day. 💚

Try this today:
🪞 Name one emotion you’ve noticed in yourself today — without judging it.
🤝 Check in with someone you love.
🌿 Remind yourself: you don’t have to be “fine” to be worthy of care.

10/09/2025

💚 PANS/PANDAS Awareness Day 💚

Today we’re helping raise awareness about PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) and PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections).

These conditions can appear suddenly and dramatically — a child who seemed fine one day may suddenly develop intense anxiety, OCD-like symptoms, tics, or major behaviour changes after an infection.

While this can be frightening for families, early recognition and medical support can make a big difference. Awareness matters because so many parents and professionals are still unfamiliar with what PANS/PANDAS can look like.

If your child’s mental health symptoms appeared overnight or seem to flare with illness, it’s okay to ask your healthcare provider whether PANS/PANDAS could be part of the picture.

Let’s spread compassion, reduce stigma, and support the children and families navigating this journey. 💚

09/29/2025

When your child is crying, yelling, or melting down, it’s easy to think they’re ‘overreacting.’ But here’s the truth: big feelings are real feelings. A child’s brain is still learning how to handle intense emotions, and those meltdowns are their way of saying, ‘I’m overwhelmed and don’t know what to do.’

The best thing you can do in those moments? Validate before you fix. Try saying, ‘I can see this feels really big for you right now.’ This simple step calms the nervous system, builds trust, and helps kids learn to handle emotions over time.

09/22/2025

Some kids talk through stress; others go quiet. Silence can be a sign of anxiety, overwhelm, or sadness—not peace.
Tip: Instead of asking, ‘What’s wrong?’ try gentle openings like, ‘I’m here when you’re ready to talk,’ or spend time together doing something low-pressure like drawing or baking. Connection often comes before words.

09/15/2025

Behind every meltdown is a message. Anger, withdrawal, even perfectionism—they all tell a story about what your child needs.

09/11/2025

Your child’s teacher says, ‘They’re so well-behaved.’ What they don’t see: the meltdown after school, the exhaustion of masking all day, the anxiety simmering beneath the surface.
Being ‘good’ shouldn’t cost them their mental health. 🖤

09/08/2025

When your child is crying, yelling, or shutting down, it’s tempting to label it as ‘drama’ or overreaction. But kids’ brains are still learning how to process emotions. Big feelings are real feelings, even when they seem too big for the situation.

Tip: Try saying, ‘This feels really hard for you right now, and I’m here.’ Validation calms the nervous system, builds trust, and helps kids feel safe enough to learn coping skills.

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#230, 7915-104 Street
Edmonton, AB
T6E6M6

Website

http://www.greendooryeg.ca/

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