This Halloween, try exorcising your personal demons
Article in the Globe and Mail about exorcising personal demons and guilty thoughts.
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Driven to distraction: Cell phones in the high school classroom
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…
Hauntingly helpful hints
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,…
How should parents deal with their kids' homesickness while away at university or college?
Article in the Globe & Mail about homesickness while at university or college.
How to help kids cope with cancer in the family
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,…
Spanking - is it ever OK to discipline this way?
Article in Parents Canada about spanking your child.