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?

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 [...]

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!

Single Parenting Tips

If you are the custodial parent and your ex has regular visitations the more organized and routine you can be the easier the transition is for your children.  I understand as a single parent who is responsible and prepared you feel you do all the work and still things are difficult.  It’s true you may [...]

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 [...]

Routines, organization and time management

As a single parent often the beginning of September is a time to let out a sigh of relief.  The kids go back to school and there seems to be a feeling of peace as once again you settled into routine.  For others there is a feeling of over whelm as the cost of school [...]

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 [...]

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