What Makes a Parent Great?
From hard feelings to bad memories, some parents worry that the relationships they had with their own parents will dictate the parent they will become—that…
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Why We Need Strong Relationships With Our Kids
Life is not possible without attachment. We all begin as cells that embed themselves in our biological mother’s womb, with her body providing a warm…
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…
Understanding the Sensitive Child
Sensitive kids are everywhere. Their numbers are estimated to be between 15 to 20% of children in a North American context, but they are often…
My preschooler wants to marry me – should I say yes?
My 4 ½ year old nephew decided one day that he wanted to marry everyone who lived in his house. With great determination he located…
Growing Pains: Five Things Teens Need From Parents
If someone asked you what period in human life is likely to be the loneliest, what would you say? Fortunately there are loneliness researchers who…
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…
Why Children Need to Give their Hearts to Parents
My 5-year old nephew is in love. He walks around his house and finds each family member and grabs their head firmly in his hands,…
