Tip of the Week February 3-9, 2020

Help your child stay organized with visual aids and reminders such as sticky notes, colour coding tasks with highlighters or stickers as markers and take advantage of technology. As they become older, teach and encourage them to use these strategies to help themselves become more independent.

Tip of the Week January 27-February 2, 2020

Comparing your children to their siblings (or others) can invite competition and unintentional anger among siblings. Instead of comparing, try to describe ONLY what you see and what needs to be done.

Tip of the Week January 13-19, 2020

If you don’t understand why your child acts or says the things they do, learn their true personality and what makes them tick. This will help you know how to encourage them to be the best version of themselves in ways unique to them.

Tip of the Week December 23 – 29, 2019

If your child has to transition between your home and the other parent’s home, allow him or her to have contact with the other parent when they are living with you. Remember that your child loves the other parent too and that the transition may be difficult for them, especially during the holidays.

Tip of the Week December 16 – 22, 2019

Parenting a child with ADD/ADHD? When asking them to do something, keep instructions clear, brief and specific. Show (and explain) what to do – for example, ‘Please pick up the clothes from the floor and hang them up in the cupboard.’

Tip of the Week December 2 – 8, 2019

As a busy parent (working outside the home or working inside the home), set realistic boundaries for yourself and others. This will help you from becoming overwhelmed and uncared for.