Kids say the darndest things! How to respond to awkward questions from your kid? They are inquisitive by nature and are wired to be curious about the world around them.…
read moreMaking the holidays a stress-free occasion for you and your kids could seem like a daunting task for some (or most!) parents. After all, you have to juggle between taking…
read moreIf there’s one complaint that can bond almost all parents of school-aged children together, it’s our common frustrations with completing homework. It often seems that no matter the size of…
read moreStop the Power Struggles: How to Decrease Arguments With Your Children and Teens Do you remember the first time your child negotiated with you? You were probably amused with them…
read moreWhen you try to head out for work or even to run errands, your child is sulking, throwing tantrums, and doing his/her best to keep you from leaving the house.…
read moreRaise your hand if the daily routine for the kids in your home fell apart at any time during the last 18 months. Me! My hand is raised! In my…
read moreStudent: “Everyone says I’ve got to have lots of fun before I leave for college. Instead, I stay up at night wondering if I can actually do this.” Parent:…
read moreRecently, I had the opportunity to be on a panel with 3 other talented professionals in a webinar entitled Building Healthy Routines: Helping Students Help Themselves. We shared to parents…
read moreIf ever there was a high-stakes job, parenting is it! Most highly skilled jobs require hundreds of hours of on-the-job training and/or years of post secondary education. Yet, kids–these most…
read moreEven if school’s out, structure can still be “in”. In fact, you (and your kids) really need it and by taking a few simple steps, you can create a summer…
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