Children are experiencing a lot of changes during this unprecedented time. They are missing their friends and their extended family. Their routines have been turned upside down. They may be frustrated with staying home and overwhelmed with the conversations around COVID-19. As a parent, you...
Parenting/teaching is one of the hardest jobs and also one of the most rewarding! For this article let's talk about the 'hard part'. My career as a speaker allows me to speak with many parents and educators. Through listening to them and learning from my own...
The new school year is full of excitement and challenges. Young people may worry about fitting in, liking their teachers and not being in the same class as their friends. As parents/guardians we have lots to consider – making lunches, homework, extra-curricular activities, after school care...
As the last two weeks of May approach parents and their children may become stressed as they anticipate the mandatory standardized testing called EQAO. When we think of tests we think ‘study’. The EQAO is not that kind of ‘test’. It’s based on what students have...
Everywhere we look we see reasons why being respectful, compassionate and responsible is so important. Whether it’s in our home, our children’s school, the office, on social media or in our everyday activities, the impact of our behaviour not only affects the lives and wellbeing...
I speak to a lot of parents and I often hear them say, ‘I don’t understand why my child behaves the way they do.’ Parents are looking for strategies that will help bring some control back into their home. Recently a parent shared her frustration about...
In February we are bombarded with the message to show your love for that special someone by giving gifts. And while it can be nice to have a day where we show someone you love appreciation, we don’t have a day where we acknowledge the most...
Recently I witnessed an adult reprimanding a child for bad behaviour. The child’s body language was hunched over, closed and defensive - not ideal for getting a message across. As parents and educators we want to teach valuable lessons that develop character and appropriate behaviour and...
As the end of May approaches parents and their children may become stressed as they anticipate the mandatory standardized testing called EQAO for all students in Ontario public funded schools. When we think of tests we think ‘study’. The EQAO is not that kind of...
As parents and guardians we want our young people to have fun while still teaching them how to be responsible, resilient and confident people. We want to teach them skills and give them experiences that will develop traits essential to their success and happiness. We want them to thrive. Between trying to balance...
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