Family Meetings are a fantastic opportunity to encourage and empower your children…
… and a perfect time to reinforce family values and culture. In these meetings you can instill important family principles and get your children involved in decisions that impact the family. Also, use the time to work through issues when everyone is calm rather than in the heat of the moment.
Looking for ways to save on your grocery bill while buying healthy food?
Try these shopping tips: Create a meal plan and a shopping list for what you need; check out sale flyers and coupons in creating your list and ask your grocer if they ‘price match’ so you do not have to run to different stores. Want more ideas? Check out these tip sheets here: https://familyedcentre.org/healthy-eating-on-a-budget-2/
To all the busy moms out there balancing work, kids, and other obligations, try to carve out some time for yourself.
Even just ten minutes will help you recharge your spirit, energy, mood, and body. This Mother’s Day weekend, be sure you include some self-rejuvenating self-care.
One way to help your child feel understood is…
…by listening for the feeling behind their words or actions. Then try tentatively reflecting back what your child may be feeling before addressing their words or actions. i.e. “Sounds like you are feeling sad that your friend has moved away.,” “You seem disappointed that the trip was cancelled.,” or “You must be feeling proud of […]
One way to teach children responsibility is to…
…allow them to solve their own age-appropriate problems and coach them on how to solve the tougher ones by brainstorming some solutions together and then selecting the best one. Want to learn more strategies to help your child become more responsible? Join us for our virtual live 8-week program (via Zoom), The 3 R’s: Raising […]
This coming long weekend, why not try some outdoor family fun activities?
You could play hopscotch in the driveway, have a scavenger hunt, play a family soccer game at the park, or do a hiking trail together. Just remember that spring weather can be unpredictable, so have your child dress in layers of spring clothes so they can adjust. as needed.
If you are teen parents trying to co-parent your baby…
…have both parents go to baby doctors’ appointments to ensure both parents feel involved. Looking for more tips specifically for teen parents? Click here: https://familyedcentre.org/categories/teen-parents/
If your child has ADD/ADHD…
You can help your child develop social skills by teaching them ways to self-regulate such as telling themselves to ‘Pause and think first’ or when they feel angry to hand squeeze balls instead of lashing out. If you know or suspect your child has ADD/ADHD, check out our resources here: https://familyedcentre.org/categories/parenting-a-child-with-add-adhd/
When it seems like the children are always 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. For more strategies and ideas, take our FREE eLearning course, Coping with the Combat: When Siblings Fight.
Fun Physical Activity for Families on a Budget
No money for activities for children? No problem! Try at home options that are free, fun and will keep children of all ages moving and laughing at the same time. For example, try Dance and Freeze. Everyone dances to the music. When the music stops, freeze in position until the music restarts. For more free, […]