How to navigate conversations with children about global issues in a polarized world
The world is becoming increasingly polarized, and sometimes it can feel difficult to have conversations about global issues like Canada – U.S. trade tensions, starvation in Gaza, the impacts of climate change, and many other political and humanitarian crises worldwide. If adults feel the strain of these conflicts, so do children. The Ontario Psychology Association […]
How to Be an Inclusive Leader
The COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed workplace culture. Now more than ever, workers look for inclusive leaders who foster a sense of belonging in the workplace. All leaders have the same basic goals: productivity, employee retention, and positive outcomes. The best leaders take those basic goals up a notch – they are the ones who can […]
Fostering Peace Skills in Youth Through Representation
In today’s diverse and media-heavy world, the power of representation is greater than ever, particularly for youth. Representation extends beyond visibility and helps teach youth valuable life skills. Media representation refers to how the media portrays groups or individuals with different characteristics. It refers to how some aspects such as gender, age, ethnicity, physical ability, […]
Beyond Bake Sales: Youth activism is more than raising money
I was leading a group of high school students in a community design simulation. Each student played a different role to represent different groups within a larger community. We had parents, youth, program specialists, local politicians, academics, and donors all advocating for their different needs and interests, which presented a problem requiring a complex solution. […]
