by Jenny Cates, PCC | Aug 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
Today I was watching The Nature of Things on CBC, and one part of the program really stood out to me. The documentary explored the difference between status and likability in adolescence. Status is often about being noticed. It can come...
by Jenny Cates, PCC | Jun 5, 2026 | Holistic Life Coaching, parenting, Pathways: Holistic Life Coaching Institute, schools, youth
“Inclusion” is a word we hear often in education. It appears in policies, school improvement plans, staff meetings, and professional development sessions. Across Ontario, schools work hard to create environments where every student feels welcomed, valued,...
by Jenny Cates, PCC | May 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
A recent report highlighted by CBC News has sparked an important conversation across Canada: are boys “systemically disadvantaged” in our school systems? In the coverage, a Quebec report suggests that boys are falling behind academically—but voices...
by Jenny Cates, PCC | May 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
There’s been a lot of conversation lately around the new expectations coming into Ontario schools, especially when it comes to attendance, engagement, and accountability. And honestly… it’s bringing up some important truths that we’ve been skirting around for a while....
by Jenny Cates, PCC | Feb 8, 2026 | family, mindfulness, parenting, youth
Understanding Self-Regulation: More Than Just “Calming Down” Self-regulation refers to the nervous system’s ability to return to a state of balance after stress, stimulation, or emotional activation. It involves multiple brain regions — especially the prefrontal...
