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Fun After-School Activity Ideas for Children and Youth that Don't Involve Electronics | Sparkling Seeds Children & Youth Therapy and Development Centre. Serving children, youth, and their families throughout the Greater Toronto Area in Ontario, Canada

Fun After-School Activity Ideas for Children and Youth that Don’t Involve Electronics

We’ve written this guide to help you encourage your children to discover and engage in various fun and screen-free after-school activities….

How Child Counselling Can Help Families Navigating the Back-To-School Transition

Transitions such as the back-to-school one can test a child’s sense of security and identity. Here’s how child counselling can help families with this….
Thinking About Moving to the Greater Toronto Area? Tips for Helping Your Child Adjust to a New School | Sparkling Seeds Children & Youth Therapy and Development Centre. Serving children, youth, and their families throughout the Greater Toronto Area in Ontario, Canada

Thinking About Moving to the Greater Toronto Area? Tips for Helping Your Child Adjust to a New School

Moving to a new location such as the Greater Toronto Area can bring both excitement and challenges….
Getting Ready for School: 11 Signs Your Child May Need Additional Support | Sparkling Seeds Children & Youth Therapy and Development Centre. Serving children, youth, and their families throughout the Greater Toronto Area in Ontario, Canada

Getting Ready for School: 11 Signs Your Child May Need Additional Support

We’ve written this article to help you identify certain signs that your child may need additional support when it comes to school….
Frequently Asked Questions About Emotional Regulation for ASD Children | Sparkling Seeds Children & Youth Therapy and Development Centre. Serving children, youth, and their families throughout the Greater Toronto Area in Ontario, Canada

Emotional Regulation for Children with ASD: Common Questions from Parents

Need help with your child’s bigger emotions? We answer some of the most frequently asked questions about emotional regulation for ASD children….
Helpful Emotional Regulation Strategies for Parents | Sparkling Seeds Children & Youth Therapy and Development Centre. Serving children, youth, and their families throughout the Greater Toronto Area in Ontario, Canada

Helping Your Child Build Emotional Regulation Skills at Home

If you’re a parent reading this and feeling unsure about how to support your child through big emotions, you’re not alone….
Supportive Strategies for Grade 12 Students Going into 1st Year College or University | Sparkling Seeds Children & Youth Therapy and Development Centre. Serving children, youth, and their families throughout the Greater Toronto Area in Ontario, Canada

Supportive Strategies for Grade 12 Students Going into First Year College/University

Knowing what to expect and where to seek help from can ease your transition. Keep reading for some supportive strategies for Grade 12 students….
From School to Summer: Helpful Strategies for Parents Planning for Summer Vacation | Sparkling Seeds Children & Youth Therapy and Development Centre. Serving children, youth, and their families throughout the Greater Toronto Area in Ontario, Canada

From School to Summer: Helpful Strategies for Parents Planning for Summer Vacation

With less than a month left before school is out for summer, we recommend taking some time to sit down with the family and create a plan….
The Importance of Self-Care for The Whole Family | Sparkling Seeds Children & Youth Therapy and Development Centre. Serving children, youth, and their families throughout the Greater Toronto Area in Ontario, Canada

The Importance of Self-Care for The Whole Family

Let’s dive further into the importance of self-care for the whole family, because this kind of change isn’t straightforward….
Caregivers Need Support Too: Resources for Those Who Look After Children | Sparkling Seeds Children & Youth Therapy and Development Centre. Serving children, youth, and their families throughout the Greater Toronto Area in Ontario, Canada

Caregivers Need Support Too: Resources for Those Who Look After Children

If you’re a caregiver, it’s crucial to take steps to look after your own health and well-being. After all, caregivers need support too!…
Teens Need Help Too! Strategies for Healthy Parent-Teen Relationships | Sparkling Seeds Children & Youth Therapy and Development Centre. Serving children, youth, and their families throughout the Greater Toronto Area in Ontario, Canada

Teens Need Help Too! Strategies for Healthy Parent-Teen Relationships

Even if your relationship has hit a rough patch, there are always ways to move the parent-teen relationship in a healthier direction….
What is Natural Environment Teaching (NET)? How It Works for ABA Therapy | Sparkling Seeds Children & Youth Therapy and Development Centre. Serving children, youth, and their families throughout the Greater Toronto Area in Ontario, Canada

What is Natural Environment Teaching (NET)? How It Works for ABA Therapy

At Sparkling Seeds, we incorporate NET into our ABA therapy sessions to make learning more fun, effective, and lasting for children and youth….

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Sparkling Seeds

Sparkling Seeds Child & Youth Therapy and Development Centre was founded in 2024 by Mandy Li Wen Fang, M.S.W., R.S.W., R.P. (ICEEFT certified EFCT, EFFT, and EFIT therapist, Supervisor Candidate) as an extension of Hopewoods Psychotherapy and Consulting Services to support the diverse needs of children, youth, and families.

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