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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…

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My kids won't do their chores

June 14, 2013

Parents Canada

Article in Parents Canada about kids participating in household chores

Spender or Saver? - what this reveals about you...

May 27, 2013

Articles

Gila Martow, host of “Trending in York Region” on Rogers TV, invited me to be a guest on her show. The topic: personal debt and how it affects us and our relationships. The more I prepared for the interview, the more I realized how deep…

School's Out Forever

May 1, 2013

Articles

As a child, I remember belting out the lyrics from Alice Cooper’s School’s Out Forever – “no more pencils, no more books, no more teachers dirty looks” – on the last day of each school year. I haven’t heard those words for a long time,…

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How to bridge the transition from couple to parents

April 26, 2013

Parents Canada

Article in Parents Canada about transitioning from couple to parents

Tips for Parents: Helping Your Child Cope Following a Traumatic Break-In

April 15, 2013

Articles

Guest article. It’s every family’s nightmare – the place you consider the safest spot to be – your home – is violated by intruders. Of course, it’s normal to feel anxious and hyper vigilant following such a catastrophic event. It’s also normal to feel unsure…