Tip of the Week: Dec 20 -26
Fathers can help their children have a healthy lifestyle by teaching their children to look after their body through eating well and exercise. Check out our e-learning program: For Dads by Dads: How to Build Awesome Kids and Have Fun Doing It To learn more about this tip, click on the link below: Tip Sheets: […]
Tip of the Week: Dec 13 -19
Your child’s temperament influences their behaviour every day of the year and even during the holidays! Knowing its influence can help us predict, plan and prepare for harmonious, enjoyable festivities. Check out our e-learning program: Is This Child Mine? Understanding Your Child’s Unique Temperament To learn more about this tip, click on the link below: […]
Tip of the Week: Dec 6 -12
Try the Ten-Minute Self-Care Concept and find an activity that will help you recharge your spirit, energy, mood, mental wellness and body just a little. If you are worried about time or being able to focus, set a timer for the ten minutes and for that small period, immerse yourself in your self-care activity. To learn […]
Tip of the Week: Nov 29-Dec 5
Make sure you take time to care for yourself. Although paying attention to your own needs can sometimes be the last thing on your mind when you are busy, if you don’t remember to take good care of yourself regularly, it may be harder to be a good parent.
Tip of the Week: Nov 22-28
There is never a question of whether families have problems or not – all families are faced with problems or challenges at some time or another. Problems however, can be opportunities for children to learn problem solving skills, teamwork, creativity, communication skills, empathy, responsibility and courage.
Tip of the Week: Nov 15-21
Acknowledge and celebrate cultural diversity. Depending on the age of your child, read an age appropriate book, watch a documentary or film about race or cultural diversity with your child. Show children examples of how all races have contributed to the development of Canada and the world.
Tip of the Week: Nov 8-14
When trust is built between parents and children this leads to children not being afraid to discuss any issue and gives them a feeling of safety and security.
Tip of the Week: Nov 1-7
“Learning about temperament changes the way we think – and react – to the children in our lives! The traits are not good or bad. Where the trait falls on the spectrum may make it easier or harder for the child to adjust to some situations.” Nanci Burns and Nancy Rubenstein
Tip of the Week: Oct 25-31
Be aware of how your words and fears may influence your child. Remember, children listen carefully to adult conversation, even when it appears they are distracted or unable to understand. Have adult conversations away from your children.
Tip of the Week: Oct 18-24
New to Canada? Avoid doing things for your child that they can do for themselves. This helps the children develop healthy independence and self-reliance – traits that can help them do well in their new school and in their new country.