Can We Keep It In A Jar?
A parent recently sent me this question via email: “Our preschool daughters caught a lizard in the backyard and my […]
Four Ways We Teach Children – Can you think of others?
Asking Questions. Our children are smarter than we give them credit for. We are so worried that they are not
Kids Behaving Badly When Mom’s In Charge
First of all, it’s not just moms. It seems to be whoever the female primary caregiver is; grandmothers, stepmoms, foster
Aggressive Behaviour in Young Children
First Comfort the Victim. The next time you witness younger children fighting or hurting one another, your first response should
Punishment And Your Children
Punishment is a tool designed to make a child “pay for what they did” and to feel bad about the
How to Avert a Parent’s Nightmare
Close your eyes and imagine for a moment that your child is now 16 years old. It’s a week night
5 Things to do to avoid hearing NO
It is incredibly frustrating when our child says “NO” to us. If we react to it, they could feel more
How To Give Your Kids A Life-Long Damaging Complex
The little boy was unhappy for some reason and threw himself on the floor in the grocery store, blocking the
You’re Not The Boss Of Me!
If you have a boss at the office, have you taken time to acknowledge him or her? When I worked
Parenting 101 on Keeping Kids Safe on the Internet
There’s going to be a lot of Internet-Enabled devices hidden in gift-wrap this coming holiday season and many will be
20 Tips for Caring for Special Needs Children
Although I cherish parents of all children, those responsible for raising special needs children and teens are courageous adults who
