Tip of the Week – February 27 to March 3, 2023
Strengthen your stepfamily by keeping communication clear, open, and often. There will be fewer opportunities for misunderstanding and more possibilities for connection. Discuss everything that children need to know. Do fun things together as a family.
Tip of the Week – February 20 to 24, 2023
Don’t allow yourself to feel guilty because you are a single parent. Accept the situation and don’t spoil your child trying to ‘make up’ for it. Instead, show acts of nurturing and love towards your children (and yourself).
Tip of the Week – January 30 to February 3, 2023
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.
Tip of the Week – January 23 to 27, 2023
Why not use family meetings as an opportunity to plan meals for the week? Involving the family will help teach cooperation while planning and when it comes time to eat. Plus knowing what you need to buy for the coming week will save you money at the grocery store.
Tip of the Week – January 16 to 20, 2023
You can encourage your children to eat healthy by focusing on choices rather than limitations, even when you are on a budget. For example, give them choices in the food planning, “Ground beef is on sale. Should we make meatballs or sloppy Joes?” or “We have carrots for vegetable tonight. Would you like them as […]
Tip of the Week – January 9 to 13, 2023
Know your budget and have a list before you go into the grocery store. Shop the outer perimeter of the grocery store first for your healthy essentials. Check the discount racks for healthy items. Shop the inner aisles for remaining items on your list but be sure to distinguish between needs and wants. How are […]
Starting the year out with some self-care
Busy parents often take care of everybody else’s needs except their own. Admittedly, it can be hard to find time to do the things you love and need to do for yourself. Commit to just ten minutes a day to do one small thing for you. It’s a start and may be eventually you will […]
Tip of the Week – December 26 to 30, 2022
If you are separated or divorced and are co-parenting your child, accept the other parent’s differences and role with your child but stay connected and on the same side over the bigger, more important issues. Listen to other parents’ challenges and successes while co-parenting and discover some fantastic strategies that can help you support your […]
Tip of the Week – December 19 to 23, 2022
Grief can cause you to slow your life down for a bit. Take time out to tend to your grief. Lower your expectations of yourself and carve out some time each day to acknowledge and express your grief. Looking for some ideas for activities to do with your grieving child? Click here for more resources.
Tip of the Week – December 12 to 16, 2022
Parenting a grieving child? Be honest with them. Provide truthful information that is age appropriate. Use clear, concrete language, and do your best to answer their questions. If you don’t know the answer, tell them this. Perhaps you can seek an answer together. If there is no definite answer, help them accept this. Looking for […]