Is saying “No” a dirty word in parenting? No, it’s not.
“Don’t you EVER say “No” to my child! There I was, at the park with my little three-year-old girl with a buddy and his child. The kids seemed to be…
What do we really know about the impact of spanking children?
80% of the world’s children are spanked. Think about that. 80% of the world’s children are spanked! This is based on research conducted worldwide by Unicef in 2014. By most…
Talking With Your Children About Climate Change and the Importance of Experiences In Nature
Having a baby is a great act of faith. We believe, hope and pray that these precious little beings that we bring into the world will have a good life,…
Should you push your kids to be independent?
"Don't be such a momma's boy." "Careful you don't turn her into a daddy's girl." When it comes to the development of young children, there is such a strong push…
4-year-old Parenting Magic – “Techniques” that really work
This morning, before I sat down to write my weekly blog, I opened my email to find this message: Subject: It worked! Sally at 4.5 years is very emotional and…
“It’s your fault” and other terrible things people tell you as a parent
This week, I recorded a podcast where I talk about the interactions I've had with parents who took the time to personally respond to my recent blogs on Stress in…
Stress in Young Children: What are the Signs and What to Do – Part 3
Imagine... You are in the middle of a terrifying experience. You desperately need help. You call your “significant other”. Crying, you tell them what is happening and to please come…
Stress in Young Children: What are the Signs and What to Do – Part 2
When I sat down to write this blog post, part 2 of a series on stress in young children, it gave me pause for reflection on the stress in my…
Stress in Young Children: What are the Signs and What to Do – Part 1
What is going on with my girl?” A mom came to me and asked why her little girl was behaving in an unusual and puzzling way. She started full-day kindergarten…
Positive Discipline for the Terrible Twos
When it comes to toddler behaviour, have you ever wondered why it is sometimes referred to as the Terrible Twos? This week, I recorded a podcast where I explain the various aspects…