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How To Stop Bullying
by News Canada.(NC)—According to Family Services Canada, approximately 12% of children are bullies. Additional research confirms that bullying occurs frequently: once every seven minutes on the playground and once ...
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Pay Attention! Its Your Most Important Job
by Audrey Burton.Anyone can become a parent; there are no tests or interviews to pass. Children can become parents, mentally disabled people – it’s even possible to become a parent while in a coma! When my mother,...
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Painful Lessons from the Maternity Ward
by David Leonhardt.Whoever dubbed New York, New York "the city that never sleeps" should visit The Maternity Ward. My recent visit included a drop-in on several screenings of "A Star Is Born" at the late-show theatre,...
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5 Ways To Help Your Kids Do Math
by Murdo Macleod.Uh oh. Your kids arrive home with their school reports and it's poor marks from the math department. Now what do you do? You may not be a math teacher, but thankfully there are ways you can help yo...
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Marriages May End But Families Are Forever
by Malti Bhojwani.It was at that time when our marriage was falling apart and we completely hated each other when we needed to work constructively as parents, as our child’s world was crumbling too. I have been divorc...
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Spelling Games
by Benetta Strydom.The following spelling games can be used by parents to reinforce spelling in children: SPELLING GAME 1: USE BOARD GAMES, SUCH AS MONOPOLY Play any game that is normally played with dice with the chil...
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Responding to Criticism Without Being Defensive
by Sharon Ellison.In an actual war, to be attacked means to have our survival threatened. Thus, we might chose between surrender, withdrawal, or counterattack. When we feel attacked (criticized or judged) by others in...
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Get Out of Jail Free: Stop Being Defensive
by Sharon Ellison.When Marcus and Sally first met they immediately felt like kindred spirits. Marcus was generally warm and open. But as their relationship continued, Sally noticed that sometimes when he was upset he ...
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I’m Sorry! Blame-Game or Accountability?
by Sharon Ellison.A powerful tool for health as we approach the new year can be to focus on giving and/or receiving only real apologies when we want to heal a rift with a family member, friend, or co-worker. We hear a...

How Children Learn
by Shelley Ruiz.Nurture and Teach The single most important thing caregivers can do for a child is provide a nurturing environment. By doing this, we influence children’s brain development and their ability to learn...
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Most Important Decision of a Lifetime - What to Name Your Baby
by S. Denise Hoyle.Most people don't know the meaning of their name, but most names do have meanings. You should at least find out the meanings of your favorite choices before giving one of them to your child. The mean...
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Five Tips for Successful Grandparenting
by Don Schmitz.1. Boundaries are necessary for control and safety. All children need and must learn to respect boundaries. Being clear about expectations before an activity begins frees you and the child to enjoy...
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Where Do Your Priorities Fit?
by Don Schmitz.An expert in time management was speaking to a group of business students when he decided to do an experiment. He pulled out a large mason jar, a dozen fist-sized rocks and carefully placed them, one...
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How To Purchase A Mural Online For Your Child
by Rachel Goldstein.So you are thinking of having a mural installed or painted in your child's room? What a perfect addition to your little one's room. A mural is a beautiful gift to give to any child. I have a mural i...
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Fuzzy Names, Sweet Names
by Dawnell Harrison.As with everything, names go through cycles of change with passing generations. I also tend to think that names have improved immensely since the first Elmas, Minervas, Bufords, and Alfreds graced t...
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Mom Can I Have The Car Keys?
by News Canada.Parents find peace of mind with high-tech vehicle tracking system (NC)—It's a question that makes most parents cringe. A teenager's request to use the family vehicle can leave many parents feeling wo...
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Get Rid Of Baby Walkers And Bath Seats, Urges Safe Kids Canada
by News Canada.(NC)—Do you use a baby walker to keep your baby entertained? Do you use a baby bath seat because it keeps your hands free for baby's bath? These two products are popular with some parents because the...
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Keeping the Stress out of Single Parenting
by Marta Dodd.Researched through personal experience! by Marta Dodd Budget Your Money. Even if you are living paycheck to paycheck like most of us, knowing how much money goes to where can be a big help. This give...
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Give Your Child the Gift of Self-Esteem
by Cassie Simons.Much has been said about the "gifted child" but in truth every child is born with unlimited potential. As expressed so well by Orison Marden: "Deep within man dwell those slumbering powers; powers t...
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Pull Your Wagon
by David Leonhardt.The Little Lady offers so many lessons. Almost two now (just a couple days), she went for a ride with her 14-month old cousin in a wagon. We adults took turns pulling . . . until Little Lady decide...
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Exercising With Kids -- Tips For Parents
by Lynn Bode.Making exercise a priority is a challenge for everyone. And for parents it can be especially difficult to find time to workout because of the full plates that they often juggle. When summer arrives t...
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Parents Dealing with Worry and Fear
by Lawrence Vijay Girard.This column offers solutions to people who write in questions about how they can solve their life challenges through the formula described in the books, Way of the Positive Flow and Positive Flow Par...
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When Time Out Dont Work
by Jennifer L Gove.Joey steps away from his time out chair “I won’t sit!” His mother is frustrated and throws her hands in the air..Time out is just not working for this mom. Many kids do not respond to time out so wha...
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8 Gifts of Parenting
by Lawrence Vijay Girard.No one who has hugged their child can doubt the gift of a child’s presence in their life. The love that is expressed in that simple act is one of the most profound ways that we experience love in thi...
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Talking to Kids ABout War
by John Philip Jackman.A few days ago, my 8 year old daughter asked my wife “What state is Iraq?” My wife explained that Iraq is not a state, but another country. This led to a number of other questions: &#...
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