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.
Tip of the Week October 28 – November 3, 2019
Using a democratic parenting style can help your children learn decision making and negotiating skills. This gives them the ability to make decisions in their parents’ absence.
Tip of the Week October 21 – 27, 2019
You can help your child develop important skills such as creativity, problem solving and social interactivity by giving them opportunities for unstructured play, both by themselves and with their peers and friends.
Tip of the Week October 14 – 20, 2019
Separated or divorced? Remember that your child loves his/her other parent. Treat the other parent with respect in dealings with the child in view or in communications when the child is around.
Tip of the Week October 7 – 13, 2019
Homework struggles? Why not involve your child in the solution by asking for their input on the best time and place for homework completion rather than telling them.
Tip of the Week September 30 – October 6, 2019
Do you feel that your teen doesn’t listen to you? Try to recognize and acknowledge how he or she may be feeling without judgement or correction.
Tip of the Week September 23 – 29, 2019
Are you a single parent? Try not to allow yourself to feel guilty. Try to accept the situation and not spoil your children trying to ‘make up’ for it. Instead, show acts of nurturing and love towards your children (and yourself).