Articles

It’s that time of year again – to plan ahead for Halloween. For some, this is greeted with excitement and for others, with dread. There are questions to be answered such as: Do we decorate the outside of our home, put on our scariest mask,…

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/parenting/back-to-school/how-should-parents-deal-with-their-kids-homesickness/article14544955/

How should parents deal with their kids' homesickness while away at university or college?

September 29, 2013

Articles

Article in the Globe & Mail about homesickness while at university or college.

How to help kids cope with cancer in the family

September 23, 2013

Articles

Guest column. Worrying about how your kids are coping with a family member’s cancer diagnosis and treatment can be overwhelming. Sometimes just talking about it isn’t enough. There are other ways for you and your children to find comfort. Turn to the outdoors, creative classes,…

https://www.parentscanada.com/school/help-me-sara-should-we-consider-spanking-our-child/

Spanking - is it ever OK to discipline this way?

September 9, 2013

Parents Canada

Article in Parents Canada about spanking your child.

In celebration of grandparents

September 2, 2013

Articles

In 2013, Sunday September 8th is National Grandparents Day. Like Mother’s and Father’s Day, this is an opportunity to give grandparents an extra hug and tell them how much they are appreciated. Unfortunately, my grandparents are no longer with me, but my memories of them…

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/parenting/back-to-school/how-to-help-kids-stay-cool-about-back-to-school-worries/article13790948/

How to help kids stay cool about back-to-school worries

August 15, 2013

Articles, Online

Article in The Globe & Mail about helping kids with back to school anxiety