How to say ‘NO’ and mean it!

How, as a parent do you say “no” to your child when “all” the other parents allow their kids to do it? This is a question most parents come across at some point, and certainly an argument your child will raise when they want something. “Everyone else is doing it – why can’t I?”

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.

What to do if your child’s being bullied

Who is a bully, and what’s going on in their mind?

Children go missing almost every day!

This wasn’t world news, but it certainly hit Southern British Columbia hard last week when a 3 year old boy names Keanin went missing in the middle of the night from his bedroom.  During the 4 days he was missing it was suspected by the police that he had been abducted by a known sex [...]

What to do when your child is bullied

There is nothing worse than the school yard bullies.  The truth is most of them are very insecure when alone and choose to surround themselves with similar “buddies” in order to protect their lack of confidence.  The other truth is that they are feeling in lack of love and believe bullying is the only way [...]

Back to School Butterflys

September can be a trying month for families who have recently gone through divorce.  Children worry and anticipate the queries of everyone regardless of whether people know or not.  The child knows and they think it is written all over their face.  Little butterflys in the tummy of nervousness when not addressed can become bigger [...]

How to manage overwhelm as a single parent

Feeling overwhelmed, lacking energy and letting your emotions get the best of you?  I can totally relate.

What’s the impact of divorce on child development?

With over 50% of marriages ending in divorce and most with children involved, how much impact is this having on the development of children universally?  While parents are going through the emotional, financial and physical adjustments of sorting out who gets what, who is responsible and how things will transpire, the needs and routine of [...]

Jason’s Story

The moment Jason’s mother discovered she was pregnant the inner turmoil began.  She wasn’t a particularly healthy eater at the best of times and she consumed a lot of soft drinks and fast food which contributed to her weight problem.  At 16 she was excited, yet afraid when she became pregnant.  She didn’t feel a [...]

Single Parenting and Holidays

The effects of divorce on children and parents and how holiday time is divided can be confrontational. The children are the one’s caught in the middle. Find out how you can lessen the pain and make holidays after divorce happier. < ?php the_excerpt(); ?>