Toddlers

Kids in the Kitchen can make your life easier

In our last edition we were silly. Now, let’s get practical and deal with an issue that comes up every single day. It’s meal preparation. How can you make it easier on yourself? When do you start teaching the kids … Continue reading

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It’s Okay to Have Fun

My last newsletter elicited some great responses from readers who are more technology savvy than I. If you want to see more about how absent parents can connect, go to the blog page on my site. For those who want … Continue reading

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These videos are NOT funny

There has been a lot of discussion about the video in which the Dad shoots his daughter’s laptop. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kl1ujzRidmU) I don’t imagine I need to say more about this example of bad parenting. Ashleigh Denton is a writer who sent … Continue reading

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Children of Divorce Benefit from Connection with Both Parents

I love to hear from my readers. I am enjoying the comments I have received on the blog page of my newsletter and the LinkedIn groups. I cannot reply to all the parenting questions I receive but today I am … Continue reading

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Helping Parents to Be More Productive at Work

Parents today, more and more, parent together. So when an employee, male or female becomes a parent, they will want to access flexible working arrangements to accommodate their new reality. In an article in the Globe and Mail, Leah Eichler … Continue reading

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There is no such thing as an educational toy.

I wish I had seen the video about useless toys back when it ran a few weeks before Christmas. There are two points to make about this particular news story. First, we know that babies and toddlers should not be … Continue reading

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Parenting Today on smart phones, ipads and ipods. What a concept!

Busy parents want parenting books in electronic format Two books which help parents do a better job of raising their kids are now available in electronic format  as well as in print. “Both books are in demand by young parents,” … Continue reading

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The Holidays Can Be Fun

Hi, Last week published a blog (http://tinyurl.com/63jxwy4)with a couple of gift ideas. If you missed it, go and take a look. It will make your shopping so much easier. This is the start of the holiday season. In our home … Continue reading

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How to Change NO to YES

Hi, A good leader has a vision and focus. They are clear on their objectives and see themselves as part of a team. They listen to other team members and are willing to ask for help. Last weekend I joined … Continue reading

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If you Die — who looks after the kids?

Hello, It’s a topic we want to avoid. What happens to the kids if something happens to us? You need to consider it and this month’s article will guide you on the road to taking this difficult step. But first: … Continue reading

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