Parenting
How to Stop Making Excuses for Your Kids
When we use excuses, we don’t have to admit that we don’t know what to do to make things better. What can we do instead?
How to Reject Mom Guilt & Feel Less Stressed This Year
A lot of us accept mom guilt as the price of entry to motherhood but I don’t think it has to be that way. Here’s how I reject it and feel less stressed.
Handling Holiday Jealousy
No matter what’s in your child’s specially-wrapped package, their sibling’s present will be better. Santa leaves way more presents at your neighbour’s house. Holiday jealousy is totally a thing.
Sometimes Saying No Instead of Yes Is Exactly What Kids Need
While it’s a nice idea to have yes days, sometimes it doesn’t work. Sometimes negotiating doesn’t work. And sometimes saying no is exactly what kids need.
How to Turn Your Kids into Model Citizens
Since children learn what they live, our job as parents is to be sure that we are modelling, teaching and living the values that we believe are important. So what does that look like on a daily basis?
Honesty Can Stop the Daycare Dropoff Tears
Sneaking out at school or the daycare dropoff to avoid tears and tantrums does more harm than good. Find out why honesty is the best policy.
How Many Extracurriculars Are Too Many?
Children, like adults, can get overwhelmed. So how much is too much when it comes to extracurriculars?
3 Misconceptions Perpetuated by Attachment Parenting
Parenting expert Alyson Schafer discusses attachment parenting and some of the misconceptions harboured by the public.
3 Myths About Raising Active and Successful Kids
Debunking three myths about raising active and successful kids. Spoiler alert! You don’t have to be sporty or overly successful yourself.