Bedtimes…uggg! Pullleeeze….just one more story, just one more drink of water, just one more hug…and on and on. “Get back into bed!” is a mantra that every parent laments. Having a bedtime routine helps young children settle in and settle down to an expectation of bedtime. Consistency is key. At my house growing up, it […]
Independence – freedom from outside control or support : the state of being independent. (www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary) Young adults nowadays are having difficulty “leaving the nest” and getting on with their adult lives. Perhaps they have finished college/university and are having a difficult time finding a job in their field. Maybe they are unsure of what direction their […]
As parents, it breaks our heart when our child is the one who is not invited to birthday parties, has no one to invite for sleep-overs or no friends to play with at recess. Some children have skill deficits in the area of friendship-building. It may be due to a learning or developmental disability, or […]
Have you ever asked yourself…why won’t my child listen to me and do what I ask the first time? I bet you have. The answer is sometimes simple. We give in enough times that it reinforces their behaviour. We give in “just this one time”, so they will stop that whiny voice, go play somewhere […]
Separation in a family can be turmoil. Sometimes it is done with planning and sometimes not. It can be a confusing time for the parents and the children don’t always know what is going on, why it is happening and if perhaps, it is their fault. That’s the message that needs to be given to […]
As parents we may ask, “When is anxiety out of the norm?” Some anxiety is normal, such as being a bit nervous about writing the test or feeling butterflies in your stomach the first day at a new school. However, when anxiety interferes with normal interactions, then it may be seen as a concern. Not […]
One of the key things we need to remember is that our children can mirror how we handle emotions. If we were to see ourselves on video when we are experiencing frustration and anger, would we want our children to act in the same way? Keep in mind that we role-model everything. It is, “Do what […]