New year, fresh start – maybe this year, the homework struggles will cease! Einstein defined insanity as, “Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting it to change. The reality is, if homework was a struggle before Christmas, it likely will be now. If you are a hardened homework parent, you may be [...]
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Consumerism and Technology – affecting our children
In a National Post article (Nov 19), British Chief Rabbi, Jonathan Sacks reminds us all that “Consumerism is the quickest way to unhappiness.” http://www.nationalpost.com/news/culture+stemmed+from+Jobs+chief+rabbi/5736788/story.html Rabbi Sacks made the following points: We are living in the “i” generation – in fact he calls it the selfish “i” Advertising makes shoppers aware of what they don’t have – this is [...]
Making Allowance Easy
Just as we give our kids books to nurture their knowledge of reading, giving our kids money as a manipulative enables them to learn about money – spending, saving and giving. Whether you choose to link money to chores or to keep them separate is a family decision. We’ve put together some questions to [...]
How much screen time is your child getting?
This week in the Globe and Mail it was reported that according to the American Academy of Paediatrics, kids 2 and younger should be “screen free” as much as possible and those exposed to excessive amounts of media may experience developmental problems. In 1999, the group recommended limited amounts of screen time, but since then [...]
Plagiarism and Late Assignments… are they wrong?
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 [...]
When do children stop fighting for power?
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 [...]
Should You Make Your Kids Say Sorry?
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 [...]
Has Your Toddler Just Become an “Evil Sibling”?
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 [...]
Are Your Kids Still Crawling into Bed With You? Here’s How To Encourage Them To Sleep on Their Own When You’re Ready
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 [...]
Is Your Young Child Asking Questions You Don’t Know How To Answer?
“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 [...]
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