Tip of the Week: Nov 2- Nov 8
Help your children understand and accept your traditional values. Your values may be expressed by practicing that value. For example, if you value respect, you need to use respectful language so that children can copy.
Tip of the Week: Oct 26- Nov 1
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 skills to self-regulate such as telling themselves to ‘Pause and think first’ or using hand squeeze balls when they feel angry instead of lashing out. […]
Tip of the Week: Oct 19- Oct 25
Play is children’s way of being part of the world they live in. Fathers can support play by giving their children chances to play and by being involved with their play.
Tip of the Week: Oct 12- Oct 18
We all want our children to hear what we say. It is equally important that our children feel heard and understood.
Tip of the Week: Oct 5- Oct 11
Work-life family is difficult to achieve without effective priority setting. Learn ways to set priorities on the things that matter most and to say “no” to the things that matter the least.
Tip of the Week: Sept 28- Oct 4
Use consequences to discipline. Consequences can help empower children to make decisions and solve problems. To use consequences effectively as a part of disciplining, they must make logical sense to the child.
Tip of the Week: Sept 21- 27
When there is a problem you must first determine who is responsible for solving it. If you own the problem, you need to act. If your child owns the problem, you can let him or her cope alone, or you can help your child solve it.
Tip of the Week: Sept 14- 20
Remember 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.
Tip of the Week: Sept 7- 13
Instead of comparing one child to another, speak to the child only about the behaviour that concerns or pleases you. Describe what you see, what you feel and what needs to be done.
Tip of the Week: August 31- Sept 6
Everyone makes mistakes. Even our best intentions and best laid plans can sometimes get derailed leaving us as parents feeling discouraged. “Have the courage to be imperfect.”