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This blog has been percolating in my head for a while. The thought of writing it has been daunting because the topic is so enormous and there are so many angles from which to approach the many ways that this coronavirus pandemic has touched all…

Through your eyes: how your children are impacted by how you see their other parent

March 3, 2020

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Has your child begun to see your partners imperfections through your eyes? During the honeymoon phase of a romantic relationship, your partner can do no wrong. You find their quirky mannerisms endearing and laugh at their jokes, even when shared over and again. You enjoy…

Looking Up, Around and Ahead in 2020

January 7, 2020

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Now that it’s 2020, I have read several posts on social media playfully acknowledging this date in time as a period within which to view the world with increased visual clarity. As I age, so too do my eyes. Even with my glasses on, I…

Who is Karli?

November 12, 2019

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This month marks Sesame Street’s 50th anniversary. Funny how the long-loved characters Elmo, the Cookie Monster, Bert, Ernie and friends, never age. What has changed, however, is some of this well reputed show’s content. Gone are the days where children could learn just the ABC’s…

First year jitters two weeks before university begins

August 20, 2019

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Now that there are only weeks left before your teen leaves home to live in residence at college or university, it may feel a little too close for comfort – for you, anyway! If you’re like most parents, you support your teen during the application…

Exam stress

June 18, 2019

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If your teen is studying for, or in the middle of writing exams right now, then you may be interested in reading about how to make this period of time less stressful for everyone, but especially for your son or daughter. First, I’d like to…