Book Review: The Crucial Years

The premise of Dr. Ziegler’s book is that middle childhood (i.e. ages 6-12) is a crucial time in children’s lives that often goes unnoticed because parents tend to focus on the pre-school and high school years without realising that middle childhood is a formative period for children. 

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Lighten the Load: How the Joy and Rhythm of Dance Helps me Combat Depression  

Can dance and movement help bring back joy? The Health Collective guest contributor addresses her journey with depression and dealing with questions of identity in this heart-warming piece that seizes on the moment that a dance circle and the guiding principles behind it helped her deal with feelings of unease, and embrace joy.

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