Articles

In March, several years ago my two children, husband and I were cruising aboard Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Seas. Prior to our adventure, I’d never pictured myself as a sailor. I worried about motion sickness and feeling lost adrift a gigantic vessel on a…

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How do I instill the importance of personal hygiene?

February 14, 2013

Parents Canada

Article in Parents Canada about kids’ personal hygiene

Beating the Winter Blahs

January 28, 2013

Articles

February blahs. Winter blues. For those of us living in Canada, this time of year can leave even the happiest among us feeling a little on the sad side. It’s not just that we’re sick of having to pull on or zipper up boots, or…

When the Talking gets Tough: How to navigate awkward conversations with your kids

January 19, 2013

Articles

How to navigate the awkwardness of discussing everything from sex and drugs to rocky relationships. Ever been caught off guard by your children approaching you with tough questions before you’re ready with answers? If so, you’re not alone. Instead of denying that they’re old enough,…

Kicking the electronic addiction

December 31, 2012

Articles

If I had a dime for every time I’ve said to my kids “Can you please look up from your screen and give this the attention it deserves,” I’d be a wealthy woman. We’re all familiar with the electronic intruders that have taken over our…

Over extending yourself during the holidays

December 3, 2012

Articles

I love driving down city and suburban streets to see buildings, street lamps and homes adorned and lit up in honour of Christmas. I get caught up in the excitement of holiday cheer, with joyous music and candy cane decorations in store front windows. I…