Kids can be stressed too.
Spend 10 minutes with each of your children. Ask your child about times when he or she feels worried, upset, or stressed. Ask them, ‘What do you worry about? What upsets you? What do you do when you are feeling upset?’ They can also write down their feelings or draw a picture. For more stress […]
Dealing with an angry child?
Try giving them choices, both in the moment (if possible) but also when they are not angry. Choices empower children and allow them to become responsible for their own actions. For more anger strategies, try our eLearning program, Why so Angry? Parenting Strategies to Deal with Anger and Avoid Explosions. Why so Angry? Parenting Strategies […]
Struggling with family-work-life balance?
Family-work-life balance is difficult to achieve without effective priority setting. Learn ways to set priorities on the things that matter most and to say “no” to the things that matter least.
Support your child’s play…
Play is children’s way of being part of the world they live in. Parents can support play by giving their children chances to play and by being involved with their play. Explore the importance of play by taking our eLearning course, What’s Play Got to Do with It? The Importance of Play in Your Child’s […]
Parenting a child with autism?
You can advocate for them at school in a collaborative way. Just remember that your words and tone matter: it’s not what you say but how you say it. For more strategies to support a child with autism, go here: https://familyedcentre.org/categories/parenting-a-child-with-autism/
Does your teen that struggle with their confidence?
Help them build up their self-esteem by noticing what they do well, encouraging them in the areas where they struggle, showing faith in their ability to handle certain situations, and avoid the temptation to always rescue them. Looking for more ways to help build your youth’s self-esteem? Our eLearning course, What’s the Big Deal about […]
Does your child have a learning disability?
Stay calm and positive. We are all have unique personalities and different ways of learning. It is just a matter of discovering what works best for your child. For more resources, go to: https://familyedcentre.org/categories/parenting-a-child-with-a-learning-disability/
New to Canada?
Try to keep a positive atmosphere in your home during this stressful time, Children may also be experiencing a great deal of stress at school, so keep your standards realistic to allow your child to believe in his/her own ability. If a child struggles in math, it may be unrealistic to expect a high grade […]
If your child has ADD/ADHD…
Help them remember what they need for school by creating checklists and posting reminders. Visual reminders may be more effective than verbal ones. Teach them to start making these lists and reminders for themselves. Looking for more tips and strategies when caring for a child with ADD/ADHD? Check out our resources: https://familyedcentre.org/categories/parenting-a-child-with-add-adhd/
Play is a child’s work, and it is how they learn.
When parents follow the child’s lead during play (rather than control or correct), children have the opportunity to develop skills rather than ‘play perfectly.’