“Support for legislation to create a presumption of equal shared parenting in child custody cases has increased since 2017” -Nanos National Survey (2022)
If you have been following us for a while, you know that we support what is in the best interest of children. Evidence shows that shared parenting agreements are what allow children to develop and grow in the best way possible after a separation or divorce. We have explored benefits in the past including psychological […]
How does bullying affect learning?
Bullying and harassment can lead to a lack of concentration, stress, and anxiety. This can make it hard for kids to learn and focus on school. Research has shown that kids who experience bullying may fear asking for help or participating in school due to a fear of standing out. They also may miss school […]
What is the “Man-Box”?
The “Man-Box” theory is the idea that there is only one right way to be a man. If a man does not fit into this ideal, then the idea is that they are not a “real man”. This “right way” involves a strict set of expectations, perceptions, appearance, and behaviours. Research has shown that men […]
How does the media unfairly portray men?
When you think of men in the media, what do you think of? Often men are portrayed negatively as deadbeat dads, womanizers, players, incompetent or misogynistic. Even when men are portrayed more “positively”, the standards are often impossible to achieve. For example, men are often portrayed as in-shape, handsome, rich, and ultra-successful. Men may feel […]
What about the boys?
All children must be advocated for and protected, but often the issues that boys face are left out of the conversation. ScienceDaily (2009) found that boys have lower literacy rates, lower grades, and lower engagement at school. When they reach high school, boys are more likely to drop-out, which can affect them in the long-run […]
Individuals who experience homelessness are at a higher risk of becoming victims of violence.
According to homelesshub.ca, 59.6% of youth who are experiencing homelessness have been victimized by violence and assault. The younger the person, the higher the chance that they will experience violence. In fact, youth who are experiencing homelessness are six times more likely than housed populations to be assaulted. People can become homeless for a variety […]
Are you an adult survivor of child abuse? There is help.
Consequences of child abuse can follow a person for their entire life. While the duration and severity of effects can vary from person to person, some individuals experience mental health struggles, such as PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Additionally, some adult survivors of child abuse can experience a higher susceptibility to physical health problems, substance misuse […]
Men and women both experience depression, but how they express symptoms can be very different.
Did you know that the way men and women express depression can look completely different? Sometimes, depressed men can present as angry or irritable. This difference can affect the way their families, friends, physicians, or counsellors interpret their symptoms. Because of this, signs of depression are often missed, and men may not get the help […]
The Shame of Infidelity
Few relationship issues cause as much damage and heartache as an affair. The shame, anger, sadness, and despair that arises when you have been cheated on can be overwhelming. You can be left unsure of what to do next and what the future holds for your relationship, your children and yourself. If you need support […]
Domestic violence against men isn’t always easy to recognize, but it is real
Violence against men is too often ignored, minimized, or swept under the rug. Men often lack the support and guidance to recognize when they are being abused, and to know where to turn to when it is clear to them that they are. Domestic violence can take many forms and doesn’t always just involve the […]