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Attention Teens - Doing Chores!
If you are a teenager and really don't like your family, your school or your life, then I'm thinking about you! Over the next few months I will be writing...
Attention Teens - Doing Chores!
If you are a teenager and really don't like your family, your school or your life, then I'm thinking about you! Over the next few months I will be writing...
Census, Taxes, and Health Care
I remember a time when the census taker would come to the house and fill out a form to record information about each person who lived in that residence. During...
Census, Taxes, and Health Care
I remember a time when the census taker would come to the house and fill out a form to record information about each person who lived in that residence. During...
Thresholds
There are a number of interesting theories about the origin of the word "threshold". In ancient times houses were built at ground level. Families who were poor therefore had dirt...
Thresholds
There are a number of interesting theories about the origin of the word "threshold". In ancient times houses were built at ground level. Families who were poor therefore had dirt...
Three Gift-Giving Mistakes
This week a grandparent told me how sad she was when her little grandson opened the gift she had carefully purchased and wrapped for him only to throw it to...
Three Gift-Giving Mistakes
This week a grandparent told me how sad she was when her little grandson opened the gift she had carefully purchased and wrapped for him only to throw it to...
I Just Want This to Be Over
Often when I am working with people who are going through a divorce they repeatedly say "I just want it to be over". I think they wish that the person...
I Just Want This to Be Over
Often when I am working with people who are going through a divorce they repeatedly say "I just want it to be over". I think they wish that the person...
The Most Expensive Month of the Year
Year after year I hear people talk about how much money they spent, how they over-ate and how exhausted they are following their December "celebrations". The glow of the holidays...
The Most Expensive Month of the Year
Year after year I hear people talk about how much money they spent, how they over-ate and how exhausted they are following their December "celebrations". The glow of the holidays...
Renovations Can Drive You Crazy!
My sister and her husband decided to put new siding on their house and garage. They chose the colour, purchased the materials and eagerly looked forward to the finished result...
Renovations Can Drive You Crazy!
My sister and her husband decided to put new siding on their house and garage. They chose the colour, purchased the materials and eagerly looked forward to the finished result...
I'm Worried About My Grandchild
It's hard being a grandparent. You see we are filled with this overwhelming love for the little person and, at the same time, feel that we know exactly what that...
I'm Worried About My Grandchild
It's hard being a grandparent. You see we are filled with this overwhelming love for the little person and, at the same time, feel that we know exactly what that...
Does Your Child Think You Are an ATM?
I believe that one of the greatest sins of modern society is that people hardly ever touch money. They use debit and credit cards, write cheques, pay bills electronically and...
Does Your Child Think You Are an ATM?
I believe that one of the greatest sins of modern society is that people hardly ever touch money. They use debit and credit cards, write cheques, pay bills electronically and...
How to Save Money Now!
A few years ago I worked with a lady who stated that she refused to buy groceries unless her fridge was completely empty. She explained that otherwise it was just...
How to Save Money Now!
A few years ago I worked with a lady who stated that she refused to buy groceries unless her fridge was completely empty. She explained that otherwise it was just...
What Do Your Adult Children Need?
I was recently visiting with another professional in the community who teased me about wanting pro bono services for his staff. I quickly informed him that everyone wants free therapy...
What Do Your Adult Children Need?
I was recently visiting with another professional in the community who teased me about wanting pro bono services for his staff. I quickly informed him that everyone wants free therapy...
Canada Day - God Keep Our Land
Recently I decided to visit my sister and her family who live about 800 kilometres from my home. I didn't have to get permission from anyone to make the trip....
Canada Day - God Keep Our Land
Recently I decided to visit my sister and her family who live about 800 kilometres from my home. I didn't have to get permission from anyone to make the trip....
My Child is Failing in School!
We are in the last few weeks before the end of the school year and it isn't too late to help your child finish well! It's difficult to find a...
My Child is Failing in School!
We are in the last few weeks before the end of the school year and it isn't too late to help your child finish well! It's difficult to find a...
Your Child and Technology
Often I hear parents state that they are frustrated because their children are always using their computers, game boxes or other technology instead of doing the things the parents feel...
Your Child and Technology
Often I hear parents state that they are frustrated because their children are always using their computers, game boxes or other technology instead of doing the things the parents feel...
A Bird's Eye View!
One of my clients who has a disability never leaves her house except to come to her appointments with me. I asked her what she does with all the hours...
A Bird's Eye View!
One of my clients who has a disability never leaves her house except to come to her appointments with me. I asked her what she does with all the hours...
Valentine's Day For Singles
A few years ago, I had dinner with a couple who had just immigrated to Canada from China. One of the questions that I asked them was to name their...
Valentine's Day For Singles
A few years ago, I had dinner with a couple who had just immigrated to Canada from China. One of the questions that I asked them was to name their...
Your Loss When You Argue with Your Child!
This past month I have spent two weeks with my children and six grandchildren. For one of those weeks I was the sole caregiver for my 15 year old and...
Your Loss When You Argue with Your Child!
This past month I have spent two weeks with my children and six grandchildren. For one of those weeks I was the sole caregiver for my 15 year old and...
I Hate My Mother In Law!
As the Christmas season approaches each year, I begin hearing clients tell tales of past disappointing holidays, resulting resentments and their fears about the upcoming family gathering. Most of the...
I Hate My Mother In Law!
As the Christmas season approaches each year, I begin hearing clients tell tales of past disappointing holidays, resulting resentments and their fears about the upcoming family gathering. Most of the...
The Best Christmas Yet!
What would have to happen to make this the best Christmas yet for: A hungry child in Africa Someone who just lost a job An adolescent who has run away...
The Best Christmas Yet!
What would have to happen to make this the best Christmas yet for: A hungry child in Africa Someone who just lost a job An adolescent who has run away...
Halloween - What Does it Mean to You and Your F...
When I was a little girl, in small town Saskatchewan, Halloween was something we looked forward to celebrating. We planned for weeks ahead about our costume. Would it be beautiful...
Halloween - What Does it Mean to You and Your F...
When I was a little girl, in small town Saskatchewan, Halloween was something we looked forward to celebrating. We planned for weeks ahead about our costume. Would it be beautiful...