Parenting Power

Having read and re read the article Teachable Moment or the Wrong Message by Sarah Boesveld, National Post • Sept. 28, 2011, we were moved to share our position. There is no question of the value of teachable moments when educating and raising children. The real question is – When do we make use of [...]

  It starts as a toddler. Our little one refuses to hand over a toy or stop an activity. In his mind, the idea that anyone would want to stop him from doing what he is doing is inconceivable due to his egocentric stage of development. There is only one point of view – his [...]

When determining your family’s answer to this question, you will need to go back to the foundation – your own family values. Why does one apologize? When we feel remorseful for our behaviour, we find the courage to ask for forgiveness. This can be a difficult process and is most effective when it comes from [...]

When a second baby arrives, our toddlers suddenly seem so much more mature. We still need to have age-appropriate expectations of their abilities to set everyone up for success. Baby’s arrival can be as frustrating for Big Sibling as it is exciting for others. Big Sib didn’t want this new child and is no longer [...]

This is an emotional issue for parents. When tired, we either get in a midnight power struggle and/or eventually give in. Deciding what you want for your family should happen in the cold light of day not in the middle of the night. If kids in your bed works for you then don’t change it [...]

“Mom, how did that baby get in your tummy?” Suddenly, you stumble and begin to stutter – the stork seems like a great answer. What will you say? Stalling Techniques 101 One of the easiest ways to regain your footing and your ability to speak is by using a stalling technique. These come in handy [...]