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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...
O Canada
Often, I hear Canadians complain about our country and it not only surprises me but also throws me into a more pronounced form of patriotism. Although I have always been...
O Canada
Often, I hear Canadians complain about our country and it not only surprises me but also throws me into a more pronounced form of patriotism. Although I have always been...
Employer Integrity
Common sense isn’t all that common anymore – and it doesn’t make sense to everyone. Perhaps because we live in a world that is constantly changing and becoming more competitive,...
Employer Integrity
Common sense isn’t all that common anymore – and it doesn’t make sense to everyone. Perhaps because we live in a world that is constantly changing and becoming more competitive,...
Employee Integrity
Over the years I have worked with many individuals who are unhappy in their work setting. Despite this, however, they stay in their positions and spiral downward into a state...
Employee Integrity
Over the years I have worked with many individuals who are unhappy in their work setting. Despite this, however, they stay in their positions and spiral downward into a state...
Sex
Every time I turn on the television or read a newspaper these days it seems that there is another politician or celebrity who has been involved in a sexual scandal....
Sex
Every time I turn on the television or read a newspaper these days it seems that there is another politician or celebrity who has been involved in a sexual scandal....
Saving the World!
When I was a little girl, we were taught about saving the environment – but they didn’t call it that back then. We didn’t let the water run until it...
Saving the World!
When I was a little girl, we were taught about saving the environment – but they didn’t call it that back then. We didn’t let the water run until it...
I'm Addicted!
Okay, I admit it. I have an addiction! People have told me that I need help. I know that my time, energy and money are affected. My thoughts are focussed...
I'm Addicted!
Okay, I admit it. I have an addiction! People have told me that I need help. I know that my time, energy and money are affected. My thoughts are focussed...
Inspiration
For many years I have had a framed poem on display in my office and shared it with clients. Today I share its powerful inspiration with you. AUTOBIOGRAPHY IN...
Inspiration
For many years I have had a framed poem on display in my office and shared it with clients. Today I share its powerful inspiration with you. AUTOBIOGRAPHY IN...
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...
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
The first time that I ever heard the term Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) was in a news report about veterans of the Vietnam War. Since then, however, I have realized that the...
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
The first time that I ever heard the term Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) was in a news report about veterans of the Vietnam War. Since then, however, I have realized that the...
A Business Plan is Your Career Roadmap
Four years ago, I decided to write a Business Plan for what was then a part-time endeavour. That year end I was shocked and pleased to discover that my income...
A Business Plan is Your Career Roadmap
Four years ago, I decided to write a Business Plan for what was then a part-time endeavour. That year end I was shocked and pleased to discover that my income...
Cleaning Up Your Life
When I walk into my condo at night, I can tell exactly what condition my life is in at the time. You see I use my living environment as a...
Cleaning Up Your Life
When I walk into my condo at night, I can tell exactly what condition my life is in at the time. You see I use my living environment as a...
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...
Remorse Or Repentance?
Frequently I am asked to work with clients who have behaved in a manner that leads to serious consequences. When someone assaults another person, abuses substances while working a safety-sensitive...
Remorse Or Repentance?
Frequently I am asked to work with clients who have behaved in a manner that leads to serious consequences. When someone assaults another person, abuses substances while working a safety-sensitive...