Posts by Jan Kasperski

By Jennifer Johnson – Co-Founder of Captains and Poets Resilience is a topic we hear a lot about these days, and we all have a general understanding of what it is – but how do we teach it to young people? We intuitively know how significant resilience is when it comes to overall well-being and…

By Staff Sargent Beth Millard As I start my 21st year in policing, I am reminded of how the profession has drastically changed inthe last two decades. The demands and expectations have increased dramatically over the yearsand we are expected to be “super hero’s” at work and instead of a cape, we wear an armouredvest.…

by Jan Kasperski And… What does Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Accessibility have to do with Resilience? Over the course of my long career, I had multiple opportunities to meet the Honourable Lincoln Alexander who was a leading figure in the fight for racial equality in Canada. Each time, I prepared and prepared and prepared because…

By Jelena Rakovac Since I came to came to Canada from Serbia during the sensitive teenage years, I have multiple opportunities to learn how to nurture “healthy learning habits” – and, I have a deep appreciation for Resilient Kids Canada’s outreach to parents, caregivers and educators and have In addition to being a Vice-Chair of…

Since infants are born with on 10% of their brains functioning, they need “parenting” to survive – and thrive”. Parenting is all about creating great environments and experiences during infancy, thetoddler stage, and especially through the mystical ages of 3-8, that promote healthy braindevelopment, anchored in the skills associated with resiliency. Resiliency skills include social,…

and… what does Parenting have to do with Resilience? Recently, as parents, caregivers and educators face major challenges in their professional and personal lives, there has been a great deal of focus on mental health services for themselves, and especially for children and youth. Moreover, education, research, policy, and general public discussion have focused on…

And, How Are Canadian Kids Doing? Research shows that experiences between birth and age eight years of age lay the foundationfor later abilities to learn, work, and adopt healthy behaviors. During the first three years of life,the brain develops more rapidly than at any other time during a person’s entire life. This is the stage…