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 January 6- 12, 2019
Want to set the stage for GREAT communication with your kids? Make time to have fun as a family on a regular basis.
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 9 – 15, 2019
Discipline for a younger child can be as simple as distracting the child rather than drawing attention to an intended misbehaviour.
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.
Tip of the Week November 25 – December 1, 2019
If your child is strong-willed and sometimes takes on battles that aren’t theirs, try giving him/her some positive power by putting their passions to a cause.
Tip of the Week November 18 – 24, 2019
New to Canada? Help your children cope with the stress and confusion as they struggle to bridge their new and traditional cultures. Clarify questions about both cultures and be open to their new ideas.
Tip of the Week November 11 – 17, 2019
Is your child struggling at school? Stay calm and positive. Encourage your child and focus on acknowledging effort rather than just a success.
Tip of the Week November 4 – 10, 2019
Guiding your child to brainstorm ideas and helping them narrow down and try one of their solutions will help them learn to problem solve and develop resiliency.