The Problem with Time Outs, 123 Magic, and Separation Based Discipline
Discipline is a constant question on parents’ minds and usually starts with the phrase – “What do I do when my child hits their sibling?…
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Game On: Playing Your Way Through Discipline
One night my 5-year old said, “Mama, we have a problem: I don’t like to sleep.” I agreed it was a problem because unlike her,…
“Say Sorry!” How Forced Sorry’s Do More Harm Than Good
If you are around a playground or schoolyard long enough you are bound to hear a child or adult say, “You need to say you’re…
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…
The Emotional Roots of Anxiety: Healing through Connection
From waves of panic to uneasy feelings that rise up from the gut, anxiety is a universal human experience. It comes as no surprise then,…
Steering Through Sibling Conflict Without Losing Your Relationship
Parents routinely believe the greatest gift they can give their child is a sibling to grow up with. This thought can be quickly shattered when…
Ten Things Not To Do When a Child is Frustrated or Having a Tantrum
Every child seems to have their own signature move when it comes to lashing out in frustration including screaming, kicking, yelling, throwing, stomping, name calling,…
What Young Kids Wished You Understood About Them
Parents are routinely confused when their preschooler (aged 2 to 5) promises they won’t hit or scream only to turn around and hit or scream…
Can a Child Be Too Attached to Their Parent?
One of the most common questions I am asked about relationships is whether a child can be too attached? There is a general fear and…
The Surprising Secret Behind Kid’s Resistance and Opposition
Why is it that young children can lock down in protest at the mere suggestion of getting dressed or undressed? Why do school-age kids seem…
