Single Parenting with Teens

Raising teenagers can seem overwhelming for any parent, even in the best of families.  Single parents often feel like they’re walking a tight rope with no safety net, balancing words and actions while communicating with their teen.  Even if there’s a step-parent to lean on for support, teens can be up, down, here, there and [...]

How to say ‘NO’ and mean it!

How, as a parent do you say “no” to your child when other parents allow their kids to do ‘it’? This is a question most parents are confronted with at some point, and certainly an argument your child will argue when they want something. “Everyone else is doing it – why can’t I?” If you [...]

Children of Divorce

Reading the Department of Justice, Canada “overview of the risks & protectors for children of separation & divorce” it appears the majority of information is at least 10 years old or older. Controversial to say the least! In my personal opinion divorce or separation is not the key factor in the “standard” well-being of children. [...]

Separated or Divorced, Broke & Depressed?

If this title hits you in the stomach it’s time to shift your thoughts and discover how to recover.  In difficult economic times the divorce rate increases substantially.  The lack of money impacts self-esteem, self-worth, self-confidence and robs people of all values. Low income, unemployed are more likely to divorce, commit crime, suffer from depression [...]

Inspirational Parenting

From the day your child is born they are dependent on you, as a parent to support, guide, teach and inspire them until they can become self-sufficient as an adult.  That’s a huge responsibility!  I often wonder why parenting courses aren’t mandatory, but then pregnancy isn’t always planned, is it? To be a responsible parent [...]

As a Parent How Do You Protect Your Child from Bullying?

As a parent witnessing the effects of bullying on your child can induce feelings of anger, revenge and blame. How can you most effectively protect your child and prevent further bullying? A bully is someone that has a low self-esteem, feels unworthy and lacks self-love. A bully uses anger, frustration, and feelings of unworthiness to [...]

Single Parent Planning for the Future

As you reflect on what has happened in the past what have you learned? In order to move forward and achieve goals, resolutions or intentions for a stronger, happier future it’s important to look within and assess what’s worked for you and what doesn’t. Appreciate your experiences for the insight you’ve gained even if it’s [...]

Christmas spirit doesn’t die with divorce

As much as I empathize with how difficult holidays can be after divorce.   Family dynamics change and emotions can be all over the map.  Rather than allowing overwhelm to consume you, make a deliberate choice on how you prefer to feel and focus on what you can do to achieve it.   Nobody but you [...]

Holiday Stress as a Single Parent

Do you get over-whelmed and stressed with the approach of Christmas as a single parent? Life can be hard enough emotionally, physically and financially without the added burden of keeping up with the “Jones” & the desires of your children after divorce. Well here’s some tips that can help! Start now by teaching your kids [...]

Single Parenting Happiness

What makes you happy?  What are the emotional attractions that capture your heart and allow you to feel alive? It is so important to know and understand what YOU need to make you feel better.  Your emotional and mental health and well-being is important for your physical health.  What you feel needs to be transparent [...]

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