Tip of the Week November 5 – 11, 2018
Troubles talking to your teen? Try describing only what you see without judging them. “I see a pile of laundry on the floor which either needs to be washed or put away.”
Tip of the Week October 29 – November 4, 2018
Disagreeing, separating or divorcing? Conduct yourself as if you were in a business meeting. Stay calm and allow the other parent the opportunity to express his/her ideas, even if you don’t agree with them.
Tip of the Week October 22 – 28, 2018
If your child is constantly trying to get your attention through nuisance behaviour, avoid reminding, coaxing or nagging and ignore the behaviour (although not the child).
Tip of the Week October 15 – 21, 2018
Time-outs can help your child calm down when overly worked up or angry BUT should not be used as a punishment; if your child starts to happily play in their room on their own – the time-out worked! They are calm.
Tip of the Week October 8 – 14, 2018
When you feel like you are about to explode because you are angry with your child, wait! Try to calm yourself by taking a walk or run, take a shower or bath or complete a chore.
Tip of the Week October 1 – 7, 2018
New to Canada? Minimize stress and confusion for your children by having open discussions about your traditional values but be sure to answer questions about both cultures.
Tip of the Week September 24 – 30, 2018
To effectively use a consequence to discipline, make sure it is logically connected to the child’s behaviour or choice.
Tip of the Week September 17 – 23, 2018
Co-Parenting? Limit discussions to only one topic at a time with your child’s other parent if either of you are having difficulty staying composed.
Tip of the Week September 10 – 17, 2018
Begin to build your young child’s self-esteem by giving him/her lots of opportunity for creative, unstructured play time.
Tip of the Week September 3-9
Build a trusting home environment by encouraging all family members to freely express their thoughts and feelings.