behaviour

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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When kids won't listen

March 26, 2013

Parents Canada

Article in Parents Canada about listening

"I'm Bored" (during the summer holidays)

June 2, 2012

Articles

By the time May or June rolls around, even parents are looking forward to a break from school – getting up early to make lunches, driving to and from extra curricular activities and dealing with homework hassles. However, we also know that the long break…

"You're Not the Boss of Me!"

March 2, 2012

Articles

A five year old stands, arms folded across her chest, in the centre of the living room. Its 8:30pm and she’s been told that it’s time to turn the television off and get ready for bed. “You’re not the boss of me,” she responds indignantly.…

Badly behaved kids: Who's to blame & what you can do about it!

May 28, 2011

Experts Connect Podcasts

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Lana Feinstein. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Why children misbehave. The many influences on our children and how to combat them. Who has the most power and influence on our children. How individual temperament, personality and…

Farting

February 1, 2006

Articles

At the close of my first session with a child, I give them a parting gift. Over the years none has been as popular as farting putty. The name alone excites a child. Their initial excitement, however, can’t compare to the exuberance they show after…