Preschoolers
Why Playing Outside is so Important
Why is it important that our children connect with nature? Why should they experience playing outdoors instead of in a rink or community centre? It’s a question we need to consider. Introduce Your Kids to Nature. I was a skinny … Continue reading
How physical punishment works
How physical punishment works Hello, When it comes to physical punishment of children, I am opposed. But, why? What is it that kids learn from physical punishment and what are the outcomes? I am also informed that if parents have … Continue reading
Kids Need to Develop Self-Control
Kids who have little self-control are up to three times more likely to become adults with poor health, financial difficulties, marital problems or a criminal record. This is yet another study in which the results are self-evident. Let’s face it, … Continue reading
Helping Your Kids Become More Literate
Happy New Year I am an avid reader. When I was a girl I remember coming home to find my Mom curled up in her comfy chair lost in the world of whatever book she was reading at the time. … Continue reading
Merry Christmas
It’s December and we are now gearing up for the holidays. Will it surprise anyone to know that today’s article is all about Christmas? Christmas is the holiday we celebrate in our home, but whatever your family enjoys, the following … Continue reading
You Can Keep Your Kids Safe
I was speaking with a colleague about child safety. We tossed around some ideas and concerns and I decided then and there that this would be the topic for this newsletter. I’ll be in Ontario while you read this edition … Continue reading
The last thing shy kids need is over-protection
You’re at a cocktail party. Mary is sitting alone in the corner, holding her drink, and looking down at the floor without a smile on her face. She is alone. Graham is talking quietly to two other folks. It’s a … Continue reading
Keeping Kids Safe on Hallowe’en
Boo. The weather is changing, the leaves are turning colour and falling off the trees and your kids are gearing up for Hallowe’en. I’m excited. We live in a complex with lots of kids and I am looking forward to … Continue reading
How To Get Kids To Pick Up Their Toys
I need to do some serious re-organization in my kitchen. I need to decide where to put the stuff that I simply unpacked when I moved in nearly a year ago. It’s time, don’t you think? That led me to … Continue reading
Discipline and Punishment: What’s the Difference?
The most popular workshop I offer is called Discipline…Steps to Success. And that makes sense. Discipline is a parenting challenge and at the basis of much of what we do when raising our children. A major challenge is figuring out … Continue reading
