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I finally did it! Their furry faces with big black eyes have been sitting in the corner of my basement for many years. Every time I looked at them I experienced a combination of feeling sentimental and annoyed. Sentimental because they have been a part…

https://www.parentscanada.com/school/help-me-sara-my-child-wants-to-walk-to-school-by-herself/

My child wants to walk to school by herself

December 8, 2013

Parents Canada

Article in Parents Canada about children walking to school by themselves.

https://www.parentscanada.com/family-life/family-life-parenting-strategies/help-me-sara-how-to-get-your-kids-to-open-up/

How to get your kids to open up

December 8, 2013

Parents Canada

Article in Parents Canada about communication with your kids.

On Mayor Rob Ford

November 25, 2013

Articles

Over the past few weeks, I have spent some time responding to parents and the media about how to handle kid’s questions fostered by the awareness that something not too good is happening with Toronto’s Mayor. I believe there’s actually been quite a bit of…

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/health/this-halloween-try-exorcising-your-personal-demons/article15125508/

This Halloween, try exorcising your personal demons

November 10, 2013

Articles

Article in the Globe and Mail about exorcising personal demons and guilty thoughts.

Driven to distraction: Cell phones in the high school classroom

October 28, 2013

Articles

Eight years ago we purchased a cell phone for our now 22 year old daughter when she began grade nine. Our rationale was that being more independent at that time, a cell phone for communication (with us in particular) was warranted. Now, waiting until our…