Disagreeing, separating, or divorcing?
Try to move discussions off site if possible; children notice moods and always know when things are not right with their parents.
Children with ADD/ADHD may need your help when playing or trying to get along with peers.
You can help your child develop social skills by teaching them self-regulation techniques such as telling themselves to ‘Pause and think first’ or using hand squeeze balls when they feel angry instead of lashing out. *For a line up of resources to help when parenting a child with ADD/ADHD, click the link below. Parenting a […]
Are family meetings a new concept for you?
Family meetings are a fantastic opportunity to encourage and empower your children. They can be involved in discussions and decisions that impact the family including planning for family fun events and traditions. Why not take the opportunity this Family Day and plan a fun activity all family members can help coordinate, contribute to and participate […]
You can help keep children safe when they are online and using social media.
Start age-appropriate conversations as young as possible and keep having open and honest discussions about healthy ways they can use social media as they grow and develop. Talk about things that you see on social media, what your concerns are and how it makes you feel. Make sure you also listen to your child’s issues, […]
Children learn how to be responsible when…
…we allow them to solve age-appropriate problems on their own without our intervention (if it is safe to do so). Explore this concept further and discover other strategies on how to raise responsible children. Join us virtually through Zoom for our seven-week program, The 3 R’s: Raising Responsible, Respectful and Resilient Children. *Starts on Monday, […]
Do you find that when you try talking to your teen you are being received with a combative reply?
Try describing the facts only without judgement or pointed statements. For example, say “I received an email from your teacher telling me you missed three assignments last week.” Then follow-up by asking, “What happened?”, “How do you plan to make this up?” Keep all judgements out of the conversation and allow the teen to take […]
When Siblings Fight
If your children are fighting, try acknowledging their anger first (without judgement or taking sides); then respectfully and objectively describe what you think is the problem. Now express confidence in their ability to resolve this problem on their own. Tip of the Week – January 19 – 23, 2026
Grandparents can share their wisdom and heritage with their grandchildren through storytelling.
Family stories can be wonderful life lessons, and you can share them in a variety of ways. You can tell them verbally as part of a fun nighttime routine, by creating videos of yourself telling your stories, by creating memory books with pictures and stories, or by writing them into journals or books for your […]
If you are separated or divorced and are co-parenting your child…
…you can accept the other parent’s differences and role with your child yet stay connected and on the same side over the bigger, more important issues. Tip of the Week – December 29, 2025, to January 2, 2026
Grief can cause you to feel disengaged, tired or anxious.
Make time to tend to your grief. Lower your expectations of yourself and carve out some time each day to acknowledge and express your grief. Tip of the Week – December 22 to 26, 2025