October is Learning Disabilities Awareness month.
If you are parenting a child with a learning disability, stay calm and positive. We are all have unique personalities and different ways of learning. It is just a matter of discovering what works best for your child. For more resources, information and strategies to help you work with and empower your child, go to: […]
Are you parenting in a stepfamily?
All families face challenges; however, stepfamilies and blended families sometimes encounter unique obstacles. Do not expect your children to immediately love or even respect your new partner. The same may apply to you and your stepchildren. Give everyone time to adjust. Try to proactively plan your parenting strategies with your partner. For more stepfamily tips […]
If you are co-parenting and your child needs to transition between two homes…
Help them by creating a checklist of the important items they need to remember to carry back and forth, especially the items they need to remember for school. This can help them, you, and their other parent stay organized and avoid the frustration of forgetting gym clothes or leaving needed homework assignments behind. Looking for […]
September is the start of the new school year.
For many children and teens, this means a fresh and exciting new adventure. For other children it could mean a stressful event. 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, […]
Make the most of what is left of summer…
…by encouraging kids to unplug electronics and participate in some old-fashioned play activities. Try running through the sprinkler, use a flashlight in a darkened room and make ‘shadow puppets’ on the wall, play hopscotch or jump rope. Try some of the fun outdoor games you played as a child. Kids may initially resist the temporary […]
Will your child be attending a new school this September?
Help them calm the first day jitters by finding out some information about the school. You could ask other parents in your neighbourhood questions like: Which doors do the different grades use to line up? What are the recess and lunch policies? What supports does this school offer? You could even try to make an […]
Family relationships don’t disappear when a marriage ends in separation or divorce.
For the best interest of their children, divorcing parents need to continue to communicate with each other in all matters regarding the safety, health and wellbeing of the children. Explore strategies You can use.. Take our eLearning program, Parenting in Partnership through Separation and Divorce. Take advantage of our summer promotion and take this eLearning […]
Respect is not just what we say…
…it is also how we say things. Children learn how to be respectful by mimicking and learning from their parents.
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.
Dads can help their kids learn and grow by encouraging them to play.
Why not balance hands on play with your children and allowing them some space and time to play on their own and with other kids? When kids use all their senses through play, it helps with their brain development and their ability to think. Sunday, June 15th is Father’s Day. Why not give them a […]