Spanking - is it ever OK to discipline this way?
Article in Parents Canada about spanking your child.
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In celebration of grandparents
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…
How to help kids stay cool about back-to-school worries
Article in The Globe & Mail about helping kids with back to school anxiety
Tips towards the successful launch of a new school year
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…
My 10-year-old says he doesn't want to go back to school
Article in Parents Canada about kids not wanting to go back to school.
Travelling with an elderly parent
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…