Tip of the Week – September 26 to 30th, 2022
Homework time can be a challenge for parents. If you find yourself in a power struggle, involve your child in working out solutions and take their suggestions seriously. Pick a time when you are both calm. Join us virtually for a FREE Homework Survival Strategies workshop at 7 pm on Thursday, September 29th, 2022. Register […]
Tip of the Week, September 19 to 23, 2022
Knowing your child’s personality type will help you identify when they may be facing a stressful situation at school or with their peers. You can then decide what they need in the moment, and how you can guide them towards helping themselves to cope with their stressors in healthy ways. ***************** Find out how to […]
Tip of the Week, September 12 to 16, 2022
Your parenting style matters when trying to create a positive and supportive atmosphere. Establishing mutual respect and trust with your child gives them a feeling of safety and security so that they will likely not be afraid to discuss with you any issues or challenges at school. ***************** Looking for more information on Parenting Styles […]
Tip of the Week – September 5 to 9 , 2022
Help your child get off to a GREAT start for the new school year! Take time now to encourage and teach your child ways to organize themselves and their school routines to help them become more independent. Keep your expectations realistic, be patient and let them voice their own ideas on how to do this. […]
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 […]