Who’s in Charge Here, Anyway?
Bossy, commanding, demanding, insatiable, frustrated, restless, and resistant are just a few of the words used to describe the behaviour of children who act like…
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Why Kids Don’t Need Attention but an Invitation
A parent asked me whether I thought her child just needed more attention from her? Her daughter was anxious, restless, easily frustrated, and prone to…
Dealing with Bullying: What Doesn’t Work and What Will
Bullying ranks high on the list of parenting concerns and for good reason. According to the National Institute of Mental Health in the United States,…
The Vulnerability Problem of the Bully
Bullies thrive on exploiting the vulnerability in others. Instead of protecting those who are in a weaker position they take advantage of them. They revel…
Morning Mayhem: Getting Out the Door with Kids
If there was one common experience in parenting it would be the morning dance of the frazzled parent and the child moving at a snail’s…
5 Things Parents Say to Kids That Can Turn the Tables on Their Relationship
There are few parents who haven’t struggled to know what to say or do in light of their child’s behaviour. Sometimes they say things to…
Helping Sensitive Children Flourish
Approximately 1 in 5 children are more affected or stirred up by their environment and stand out in comparison to their peers. They are the…
Who Will Take Care of the Bully?
Lucy was the name of my bully in grade 6. At the age of 11 her mother had died suddenly from a cancer leaving behind…
Who’s In Charge? Reclaiming the Lead with an Alpha Child
There is a growing problem among children that is not commonly understood despite being insidious and far-reaching. It serves to make parenting and sometimes teaching…
When Telling the Truth is a Bad Idea
Emotional honesty is a great concept – in relation to adults that is. Some parenting experts advocate being honest with our children and communicating our…
