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Parenting - Your Child is NOT Your Friend!
When individuals come to see me about parenting issues, I am often surprised to hear them state that they initially had children because they never felt loved. They go on...
Parenting - Your Child is NOT Your Friend!
When individuals come to see me about parenting issues, I am often surprised to hear them state that they initially had children because they never felt loved. They go on...
Parenting - 5 Things You Can Do This Christmas ...
Christmas can be a busy and stressful time for individuals. Children become extremely excited as their expectations increase and their parents often become more and more tired as the demands...
Parenting - 5 Things You Can Do This Christmas ...
Christmas can be a busy and stressful time for individuals. Children become extremely excited as their expectations increase and their parents often become more and more tired as the demands...
How to Be a Gift-Giving Success at Christmas!
I have six grandchildren ranging in age from 3 years to 14 years of age. Each year I have tried to shop for the "perfect" gift for each. Then I...
How to Be a Gift-Giving Success at Christmas!
I have six grandchildren ranging in age from 3 years to 14 years of age. Each year I have tried to shop for the "perfect" gift for each. Then I...
Christmas Expectations!
A few years ago, I travelled to Vancouver to take some voice lessons from Juno nominee, Kate Hammett-Vaughan. The first evening we didn't sign a note. Instead we sat in...
Christmas Expectations!
A few years ago, I travelled to Vancouver to take some voice lessons from Juno nominee, Kate Hammett-Vaughan. The first evening we didn't sign a note. Instead we sat in...
Life is Like a Chess Game
The game of chess is strategic and complex. So is family life! Let us consider the similarities between the two. The Player - Game pieces and people are unique in their...
Life is Like a Chess Game
The game of chess is strategic and complex. So is family life! Let us consider the similarities between the two. The Player - Game pieces and people are unique in their...
Parenting - Knowing What to Expect in Your Chil...
Last time we studied Erik Erikson's four stages for adolescents and adults. Adolescence: 12 to 18 Years (Identity vs Role Confusion) is confusing in that the person is neither a child...
Parenting - Knowing What to Expect in Your Chil...
Last time we studied Erik Erikson's four stages for adolescents and adults. Adolescence: 12 to 18 Years (Identity vs Role Confusion) is confusing in that the person is neither a child...
Every Day Should Be Thanksgiving
Things have changed in the last few days! The stores have put away their summer stock and are now decorated in fall's traditional orange and brown. We see paper turkeys...
Every Day Should Be Thanksgiving
Things have changed in the last few days! The stores have put away their summer stock and are now decorated in fall's traditional orange and brown. We see paper turkeys...
The Rules
Often my adult children, with shocked expressions, ask me "How did you get them to do that?" They are referring to the fact that their children who are "picky eaters"...
The Rules
Often my adult children, with shocked expressions, ask me "How did you get them to do that?" They are referring to the fact that their children who are "picky eaters"...
Communicating With Your Grandchildren
The subject line of the email simply read "Tee-hee". I was surprised to open it and realize that it was from my ten year old granddaughter. She obviously was happy...
Communicating With Your Grandchildren
The subject line of the email simply read "Tee-hee". I was surprised to open it and realize that it was from my ten year old granddaughter. She obviously was happy...
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...