New Year's Eve without our children
As I write this – the last of my columns for 2014 – I’m anticipating a different kind of New Year’s Eve. For the first time in 23 years (Talia was only a few months old at the time), we will bring in the New…
Month: December 2014
What to expect on the legal front: from separation to divorce
In this podcast Sara Dimerman chats with family law lawyer, Lisa Gelman. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: First steps towards formalizing a separation Whether the process is different depending on whether the couple is legally married versus living common…
How to handle those dreaded temper tantrums
Article in Parents Canada about temper tantrums, and how to handle them for different ages of children.
Teen swearing driving you crazy?
Read Sara’s thoughts on teen swearing on page 22 of inBetween Magazine
Teen Talk: Does Technology rule your life?
This first of a series of ‘Teen Talk’ programs is designed for 13-17 year old teens who are able to self reflect and discuss topics that are relevant to their lives, on a deeper level. Over the course of five weeks, psychologist Sara Dimerman and…
Do I have your consent?
Consent. Its a word we’re hearing more often these days. It started gathering momentum shortly after we got wind of a Toronto radio host being accused of involving unwilling participants in sexual acts. Acts that were apparently non consensual. It’s a word that’s been a…