parenting

10 KEY TRAITS 1. Perseverance “Mom, can I have a cookie?” “Yes. After supper,” you reply. “Pleeeeeez”, your child begs, “I’m so hungry. I promise I’ll eat everything on my plate.” Frustrating, but a sign that your child doesn’t give up easily. Children who exhibit…

Say You're Sorry

February 22, 2010

Articles

“Say you’re sorry!” you demand of your angry five-year old who has intentionally pulled his sister’s hair. He stands in silence. You demand an apology again. He manages an unapologetic “Soooory.” “No, say it like you mean it,” you say. He follows up with a…

Halloween Do's and Don'ts

October 14, 2009

Articles

Attention all parents: It’s time, once again, to pull out the pumpkin carving set and creepy crawler decorations in preparation for Halloween. I’m sure your house is already buzzing with excitement and anticipation. Children are eager to help plan out which costume to wear –…

Developing Character in Your Children

July 31, 2009

Articles

We all want to help our kids become caring, courageous, positive and principled people. But in today’s hectic, information-overdosed world there seem to be a thousand influences on them that we are not always happy about. And when they don’t act like the kind of…

Helping parents keep their kids out of trouble and themselves from going crazy during summer holidays

May 1, 2009

Articles

It’s hard to believe that as of next month, most students will have completed another school year. Some look forward to the long stretch without homework and school related responsibilities with excitement. Others feel apprehensive about not seeing their pals every day, are sorry to…

Kids want to pitch in with household chores

April 1, 2009

Articles

Even after twenty years of counselling children, teens and adults, I still learn something new every day. This week was no exception. My seventeen year old client shared his dilemma. After being accepted into several universities of his choice, he was having a difficult time…