Tamara Williams

Masking and Autism: How to Create Space for Acceptance and Authenticity
Most of us are familiar with the social skill of masking. Perhaps it is going to an interview-you dress a certain way, watch your posture, choose your words carefully, and observe the reactions of those around you more carefully. Most...

Managing Holiday Celebrations with Children after a Loss
After the death of a person or pet dear to your child, the holidays, especially the first ones, can become emotionally complicated. It is hard to know if you should celebrate and honour old traditions or ignore them and pretend...

COVID – 19 and Your Child’s Anxiety – Tips for Parents
Right now, the news is a scary place and the world is starting to feel like a scary place. If you are the parent of an anxious child this is a time of increased stress, fear, and difficulties for you...

How to Talk to Young Children About Mental Health – Reading With Preschoolers
All parents care about their children being health and happy. While we often get lots of information about how to help our children grow healthy and strong physically, how to help them grow socially and emotionally can be a little...