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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…

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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

Tips towards the successful launch of a new school year

July 29, 2013

Articles

If you visualize time off school during the summer months as a mountain, you may or may not be pleased to realize that you are more or less at the peak, and will soon be making the climb down the other side to another new…

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My 10-year-old says he doesn't want to go back to school

July 23, 2013

Parents Canada

Article in Parents Canada about kids not wanting to go back to school.

Travelling with an elderly parent

July 15, 2013

Articles

Guest column. As the child of an ailing parent, providing comfortable and compassionate care is a daily struggle. Despite physical and mental limitations, many parents who are dependent on their children appreciate the opportunity to travel. When planning your summer travel, preparation is key. Although…

"YOU’RE SO ANNOYING!"

July 1, 2013

Articles

When I think of annoying, I imagine a tiny mosquito hovering around my head in the dark, as I’m trying to sleep. Apparently, the drone of a mosquito doesn’t even come close to how annoying I was to my then fourteen year old. I know…