Did you know that one way to discipline a young child is to…
… simply distract them? Sometimes putting too much focus on negative behaviour teaches the child that he can get attention (even if it is negative) which results in the child repeating the misbehaviour.
Want to encourage a more active lifestyle with your children?
Try disguising exercise. For kids, games and playtime is exercise. Playing catch, badminton in the backyard, volleying a ball, kicking a soccer ball, playing tag, going to the playground, going for a bike ride – these are all fun activities children love, and many can be done in the backyard.
Thinking of blending families?
Give your children lots of time to adjust and do not expect them to immediately love or even respect your new partner.
New to Canada?
Minimize stress and confusion for your children by having open discussions about your traditional values but be sure to answer questions about both cultures. You can find more resources specifically for ‘New to Canada’ parents here.
Avoid angry power struggles with your child by…
… removing yourself from the situation (if you need to) and when you are both calm. asking for their help and input to solve the problem. Looking for more parent-to-parent tips and strategies to help you manage your anger? Check out our self-paced eLearning course, Why So Angry? Parenting Strategies to Deal with Anger and […]
Disagreeing, separating, or divorcing?
Try to move discussions off site if possible; children notice moods and always know when things are not right with their parents.
Children with ADD/ADHD may need your help when playing or trying to get along with peers.
You can help your child develop social skills by teaching them self-regulation techniques such as telling themselves to ‘Pause and think first’ or using hand squeeze balls when they feel angry instead of lashing out. *For a line up of resources to help when parenting a child with ADD/ADHD, click the link below. Parenting a […]
Are family meetings a new concept for you?
Family meetings are a fantastic opportunity to encourage and empower your children. They can be involved in discussions and decisions that impact the family including planning for family fun events and traditions. Why not take the opportunity this Family Day and plan a fun activity all family members can help coordinate, contribute to and participate […]
You can help keep children safe when they are online and using social media.
Start age-appropriate conversations as young as possible and keep having open and honest discussions about healthy ways they can use social media as they grow and develop. Talk about things that you see on social media, what your concerns are and how it makes you feel. Make sure you also listen to your child’s issues, […]
Children learn how to be responsible when…
…we allow them to solve age-appropriate problems on their own without our intervention (if it is safe to do so). Explore this concept further and discover other strategies on how to raise responsible children. Join us virtually through Zoom for our seven-week program, The 3 R’s: Raising Responsible, Respectful and Resilient Children. *Starts on Monday, […]