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Who's the Parent?
I just watched another episode of the popular television program "Nanny 911" and again was surprised by how difficult it is for some individuals to parent their children. It seems...
Who's the Parent?
I just watched another episode of the popular television program "Nanny 911" and again was surprised by how difficult it is for some individuals to parent their children. It seems...
Leaving a Legacy For Your Children
Anyone who enjoys genealogy realizes that four basic things are required when preparing a family tree: a person's name, place of birth, date of birth and position in the lineage....
Leaving a Legacy For Your Children
Anyone who enjoys genealogy realizes that four basic things are required when preparing a family tree: a person's name, place of birth, date of birth and position in the lineage....
Who is Your Child's Hero?
When I grew up it was easy. We knew that in the western movie the cowboy with the white hat was the "good guy" and the one with the black...
Who is Your Child's Hero?
When I grew up it was easy. We knew that in the western movie the cowboy with the white hat was the "good guy" and the one with the black...
I Don't Want My Baby to Have a Baby!
The news announcement concerning a "pregnancy pact" by seventeen teenagers in Massachusetts has caused concern for media and parents alike. The reports include stories of the girls, some who are...
I Don't Want My Baby to Have a Baby!
The news announcement concerning a "pregnancy pact" by seventeen teenagers in Massachusetts has caused concern for media and parents alike. The reports include stories of the girls, some who are...
Three Bite Rule
I have six grandchildren and each of them is a unique individual. There are, however, similarities in their attitudes and behaviours based on the way they were raised. One of...
Three Bite Rule
I have six grandchildren and each of them is a unique individual. There are, however, similarities in their attitudes and behaviours based on the way they were raised. One of...
Best Interests of the Child - Separation and Di...
Because I have had the privilege of working in Child Welfare, three school systems, Mental Health and private practice I have learned a great deal about how people think. Frequently...
Best Interests of the Child - Separation and Di...
Because I have had the privilege of working in Child Welfare, three school systems, Mental Health and private practice I have learned a great deal about how people think. Frequently...
An Old-Fashioned Christmas
Christmas in Indian Head was always a joyous and giving time that we greatly anticipated as children. We didn't start the season in November like we do now, but made...
An Old-Fashioned Christmas
Christmas in Indian Head was always a joyous and giving time that we greatly anticipated as children. We didn't start the season in November like we do now, but made...
Immigration
We aren’t having enough babies in Canada! Our birth rate has decreased over the years and we have realized that in order to sustain this country we will need to...
Immigration
We aren’t having enough babies in Canada! Our birth rate has decreased over the years and we have realized that in order to sustain this country we will need to...
Boundaries and Limits
It was 10:30 p.m. and I was driving home from work tonight. At every corner of downtown there were young people chasing each other, visiting and riding their bikes. I...
Boundaries and Limits
It was 10:30 p.m. and I was driving home from work tonight. At every corner of downtown there were young people chasing each other, visiting and riding their bikes. I...
Troubled Teens
It is sad to think about the young celebrities who have recently been making headlines because of their drug and alcohol abuse, law-breaking antics and disrespect for society. They tend...
Troubled Teens
It is sad to think about the young celebrities who have recently been making headlines because of their drug and alcohol abuse, law-breaking antics and disrespect for society. They tend...
A Mutually Beneficial Relationship
I once read an article that asked, "Why do grandparents and their grandchildren get along so well?" The answer was "Common Enemy". I'm sure that the intent of this story...
A Mutually Beneficial Relationship
I once read an article that asked, "Why do grandparents and their grandchildren get along so well?" The answer was "Common Enemy". I'm sure that the intent of this story...
Adult Children
Lately I have been working with a number of individuals who referred themselves because they don't know how to deal with their adult children. Some are concerned about relationship problems...
Adult Children
Lately I have been working with a number of individuals who referred themselves because they don't know how to deal with their adult children. Some are concerned about relationship problems...
Parenting - Knowing What to Expect in Your Chil...
There are many theorists in the field of psychology who use their ideas to help explain why people think, feel and behave as they do. Erik Erikson is one of...
Parenting - Knowing What to Expect in Your Chil...
There are many theorists in the field of psychology who use their ideas to help explain why people think, feel and behave as they do. Erik Erikson is one of...
Parental Alienation - Hurting Your Child Instea...
When a couple goes through separation or divorce, there is frequently a tendency for one or both parents to "bad mouth" the other parent to the children. Dr. Richard Gardner,...
Parental Alienation - Hurting Your Child Instea...
When a couple goes through separation or divorce, there is frequently a tendency for one or both parents to "bad mouth" the other parent to the children. Dr. Richard Gardner,...
Dear Parents
Please note that the following column is a compilation of situations that I have heard about over the years and is NOT to be confused with any one family. Dear...
Dear Parents
Please note that the following column is a compilation of situations that I have heard about over the years and is NOT to be confused with any one family. Dear...
Legacy
Anyone who enjoys genealogy realizes that four basic things are required when preparing a family tree: a person’s name, place of birth, date of birth and position in the lineage. ...
Legacy
Anyone who enjoys genealogy realizes that four basic things are required when preparing a family tree: a person’s name, place of birth, date of birth and position in the lineage. ...
Let's Table It! - Communications Around the Fam...
When I grew up we had several tables in the house. The picnic table helped us to appreciate nature (and the neighbours). The card table taught us about laughter and...
Let's Table It! - Communications Around the Fam...
When I grew up we had several tables in the house. The picnic table helped us to appreciate nature (and the neighbours). The card table taught us about laughter and...