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, […]
Do you find that when you try talking to your teen you are being received with a combative reply?
Try describing the facts only without judgement or pointed statements. For example, say “I received an email from your teacher telling me you missed three assignments last week.” Then follow-up by asking, “What happened?”, “How do you plan to make this up?” Keep all judgements out of the conversation and allow the teen to take […]
When Siblings Fight
If your children are fighting, try acknowledging their anger first (without judgement or taking sides); then respectfully and objectively describe what you think is the problem. Now express confidence in their ability to resolve this problem on their own. Tip of the Week – January 19 – 23, 2026
Grandparents can share their wisdom and heritage with their grandchildren through storytelling.
Family stories can be wonderful life lessons, and you can share them in a variety of ways. You can tell them verbally as part of a fun nighttime routine, by creating videos of yourself telling your stories, by creating memory books with pictures and stories, or by writing them into journals or books for your […]
If you are separated or divorced and are co-parenting your child…
…you can accept the other parent’s differences and role with your child yet stay connected and on the same side over the bigger, more important issues. Tip of the Week – December 29, 2025, to January 2, 2026
Grief can cause you to feel disengaged, tired or anxious.
Make time to tend to your grief. Lower your expectations of yourself and carve out some time each day to acknowledge and express your grief. Tip of the Week – December 22 to 26, 2025
Wondering how to keep children healthy and engaged over the upcoming break?
Try to incorporate a small amount of fresh air and creative activity every day. You could all take a short walk in the crisp air, make a snow man, build a snow fort, make snow shapes, or catch snowflakes on your tongue. Just a few minutes a day can help break up screen time and […]
Wondering how to start family meetings?
Why not start with a warm-up, such as inviting each family member to share a ‘happy ‘and a ‘sad’ moment or a ‘challenging’ event and taking that opportunity to encourage each other. You can then move on to coordinating schedules or planning for the upcoming winter break holidays. Tip of the Week – December 8 […]
From an early age we can teach children life lessons.
You can show them that making good choices, like doing their chores or listening to your directions, leads to positive consequences. Tip of the Week – December 1 to 5, 2025
An understanding of temperament…
…will help you support your children’s emotional needs, foster good behavior and minimize power struggles and temper tantrums. Tip of the Week – November 24 to 28, 2025