Tag Archives: child discipline
Kids in the Kitchen
Hello, Today we’re going to about involving your kids in meal preparation. While your do that, I am off having wonderful restaurant meals in Southern Oregon. Ashland and the Oregon theatre festival to be exact. It’s an annual trip for us … Continue reading
Is Parenting Instinctive?
Hi, June in our area of the world is always uncertain. Every day is different. It often seems as if we have all four seasons at some point during the month. And then, in my experience, on about July 10 … Continue reading
Sometimes child discipline goes awry and a small child ends up in the morgue
Hi, If you live in BC you know that it’s election time but I was astonished when I saw a TV comment indicating that our young people aren’t even aware there is an election campaign going on. We need to … Continue reading
The Ins and Outs of Curfews
Hi, I hope you had a wonderful long weekend. Whether you were celebrating at your church, watching kids hunt for Easter eggs, at a Vaisakhi parade or opening the family cottage it does seem to be the weekend the welcomes … Continue reading
Mom, She’s Being Bad!”
Hi, I don’t know where you are and what you’re doing but I am travelling to the desert to visit with my brother and sister-in-law. They also have five grandchildren and I hope to meet them all.While I am relaxing, … Continue reading
Time Out NOT The Universal Answer
Hello, When I talk to people about child discipline they want a clear formula for how to change their child’s behaviour. So they look to time out and set rules in place for this choice. But that totally misses the … Continue reading
M-o-m-m. I want a cookie. Why do kids whine?
Happy New Year, I hope you had a lovely holiday. I must say I did. My grandchildren are 4 ½ and this is the first year that they really understand what the holiday is all about. It was great to … Continue reading
The Galloping Gimmes
Hi, Christmas is coming, excitement rules. But are the kids also creating wish lists that would put you in the poor house if you were to buy them everything they want? Let’s take a look at how to help our … Continue reading
Water Safety and Our Kids
Hi, Summer is arriving slowly out here on the west coast, but we have faith it will arrive. And with it will be water play of all sorts.It’s refreshing and fun to play in the water, but we also need … Continue reading
Make Your Toys Gender Free
Hi, The beautiful weather means that our kids will spend more time outdoors. And when they are playing, let’s let them determine what they will do. If Olivia wants to haul sand in a dump truck good for her and … Continue reading
