Tip of the Week – June 29 – July 5, 2020
You may find yourself doling out more ‘Time-outs’ than usual with your child. The true purpose of a time-out is to calm down and think, which is a step towards internal motivation and the foundation for lasting behavioural change. Time-out is a good skill for parents as well –when you are feeling angry, it is […]
Tip of the Week – June 22 – 28, 2020
Family Meetings are a great opportunity to encourage and empower your children and a perfect time to reinforce family values and culture. In these meetings you can instil important family principles and get your children involved in decisions that impact the family. Also, use the time to work through issues when everyone is calm rather […]
Tip of the Week – June 15 – 21, 2020
During this pandemic, parents can expect to see some changes in their child’s behaviour. When children are stressed, it often comes out in their behaviour. This might look different depending on your child’s age, temperament, stress level, etc. It’s OK and actually helpful for children when parents manage their behaviour in the way they normally […]
Tip of the Week – June 8 – 14, 2020
Remember that we are all isolated and children can easily pick up on arguments and tension between their parents. Try to put disagreements aside and participate in some fun family activities to lighten the mood for everyone.
Tip of the Week – June 1 – 7, 2020
Feelings of anger and disappointment are normal especially during these unprecedented times. Anger looks very different for each individual and family. We don’t always choose or have control of how or what we feel. We do however control how we express our feelings and what we do with them. A good place to start managing […]
Tip of the Week – May 25 – 31, 2020
Some parents find conversation with their children is best when both are doing a neutral activity together like driving in a car, washing the dishes or folding laundry. Do you find your children opening up and wanting to talk to you? Find the time that works for your family to communicate effectively.
Tip of the Week – May 18 – 24, 2020
Be kind to yourself and try to have as much fun as possible with this rare gift of family time. Since social distancing mandates ask us to change our usual plans, there are plenty of indoor activities: Reading a book, practicing meditation/yoga or watching a Netflix series. Take out the board game that is collecting […]
COVID-19: HELPING PARENTS DEAL WITH ANXIETY By: Rita Roberts
Right now, so many responsible parents, like you, are experiencing anxiety as a result of living through a global pandemic and an uncertain future. It’s difficult to remain hopeful when you’re trying to protect your family from a fatal disease, or home schooling your children when you don’t know the first thing about teaching or […]
COVID-19: HELPING PARENTS COPE WITH SADNESS By: Rita Roberts
If you’re struggling with feelings of sadness because you’re social distancing from your loved ones right now, that’s a very normal response during this global pandemic. It’s sad to feel love and be unable to express it – especially with the people we love. Being isolated is not natural to us because we need love in order to feel safe, happy and hopeful. And unfortunately right now, there is a lot of uncertainty in our world. The pandemic has placed many of us in a […]
COVID-19: HELPING PARENTS COPE WITH ANGER By: Rita Roberts
Do you find yourself feeling angry and yelling at your children during this pandemic? That’s because it’s not unusual to experience more anger, stress and frustration during times of uncertainty. In fact, anger is a common reaction when stress is higher than normal and remains high over an extended period of time. Many parents are […]