All About Meltdowns
We dread them, we hate them, we get thrown off our game when they happen. Sometimes they seem to come out of nowhere. Sometimes we can see them coming. We…
How to Raise a Great Father – Podcast
The way you raise your boy now will strongly impact the kind of father they will become. Have you ever wondered about how your father became the way that he is? Last week, I had an…
What to Do When Parents Don’t Agree About Parenting
When it comes to parenting, it can be a shock to find out that you and your partner are not on the same page about how to raise your children…
Radio Interview: Stand and Deliver with Judy Banfield
My hometown Nelson has a community radio station run by a crew of volunteers (Kootenay Co-op Radio). They offer a number of excellent programs, both music and spoken word shows.…
Kids and tall trees, blue skies and mighty seas
I took a much-appreciated vacation this past week, going to the beautiful, some say magical coastal town of Tofino, BC. The road to Tofino wound dizzyingly through glorious snow covered…
When your children (or grandchildren) “trigger” you
“Every time he talks back to me, something in me just snaps”. Those were the words from a grandma who told me about the challenges she was having with her…
Will your child still love you if you “discipline” them?
“My daughter and I are so much happier now. I finally learned that it’s ok to say “no” sometimes and to guide and direct her behaviour. We actually get along…
Love, Grief, and the Many Shades of Parenting
This week a dear family friend passed away. He was a husband, father, grandpa, friend, as well as a loved university professor, His wife, a mom and a grandma, and…
Is your smartphone more important than your kids?
“When my parents check their phones while I’m talking to them, I feel like I’m not important.” Those were the words of a ten-year-old boy. He was interviewed for a…
When your kids don’t meet your expectations
From the moment our children are born, we are checking the charts, comparing our babies with the “shoulds” of whatever age they are. We constantly compare with other parents, with…