Tip of the Week – August 22 to 26, 2022
Did you know that discipline means ‘to teach’? Try allowing a naturally occurring (safe) consequence that results from your child’s behaviour to discipline your child and help them learn self-regulation. If you want to learn more about discipline, take our eLearning course, Keys to Success in Discipling.
Tip of the Week – August 8 to 12, 2022
If you are new to Canada and find that your relationship with your child is tense and stressed, try to avoid doing things for your child that they can do for themselves. This helps the child develop healthy independence, self-reliance and can help create a positive atmosphere in your home. If you are new to […]
Tip of the Week – August 1 to 5, 2022
Play is a child’s work. However, as they grow, many parents find themselves stepping back. When parents follow the child’s lead during play (rather than control or correct), children can develop skills rather than ‘play perfectly.’ Learn more about the role of play in your child’s development by taking our eLearning course, What’s Play Got […]
Tip of the Week – July 25 to 29, 2022
Is your child a picky eater? Get him or her involved! Ask your child to help meal plan, prep, and pick out the food at the grocery store. Children are curious and always looking for new opportunities to experience the world around them which includes food.
Tip of the Week – July 18 to 22, 2022
If you are separated or divorced, choose to place your child first. Ensure that you make decisions and advocate for what is best for your child rather than focusing on hurting, inconveniencing, or seeking revenge on the other parent. If you are looking for strategies and ideas from others who are also co-parenting through separation […]
Tip of the Week – July 11 to 15, 2022
When children are bickering and angry with each other, some parents find it helpful to NOT take sides but to simply acknowledge each child’s point of view and ask for suggestions on how to settle it. For example, “Lil, you want to finish your game on the I-pad and feel your turn should continue a […]
Tip of the Week – July 4 to July 8, 2022
You can help children of all ages learn the skill of problem solving by helping them identify the different choices they have and the possible consequences of each one. Want more in-depth information about problem solving with children? Take our eLearning course, Whose Problem is This? Teaching Children the Art of Problem Solving.
Tip of the Week – June 27 to July 1, 2022
You do not need to enroll your children in expensive group activities to keep them busy and physically active this summer. There are many fun family friendly games that only require creativity and simple items. For example, play ‘balloon volley’, make a ‘jumping obstacle course’, or a ‘stuffed animal relay race’. Perhaps you can invite […]
Tip of the Week – June 21 to 24, 2022
Encouragement recognizes effort rather than accomplishment. A child does not need to win the game or obtain the highest grade. Encouraging your child in their efforts helps them build healthy self-esteem.
Tip of the Week: June 13 to 17, 2022
Feeling overwhelmed from juggling work, life, and parenting responsibilities? One strategy that may help is to set priorities and look at realistic expectations. What needs to be done now? What can wait until tomorrow, next week, or even next month? Looking for a few more ideas that may help? Click here: https://familyedcentre.org/categories/self-care-for-parents-and-caregivers/ *All tip sheets […]