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?”

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.

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?

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 [...]

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.

Life as a single parent

It is rarely an intention to plan single parenting as a profession.  Becoming pregnant and choosing to raise a child is life altering. There is no specific guide book to follow.  Each and every parent is unique, as is each and every child.  As we are all individual, so is the purpose of every life.  [...]

Letting go after divorce

At what point do you just let go after divorce? The emotional over whelm can become life consuming with legal issues, child custody battles and financial transitioning. What about the feelings of loss? How and when do you let go of it all? Divorce, we know, affects everyone involved. It’s not just the couple who [...]

How can I get my kids to listen?

As mentally overwhelmed you may sometimes feel listening to your children when they have something important to tell you may be time sensitive. If you aren’t listening it could be too late later. < ?php the_excerpt(); ?>