Delayed gratification is not something that comes naturally to young children, sometimes even teens. And, if we are being completely honest with ourselves, many of us adults struggle with it as well. We know that if we exercise and eat right, in a few months we’ll have the bodies we want. Yet, since we don’t … Continued
Hi, I’m Jani and I’m a list-a-holic! My need to stay organised with lists is what’s kept me on track throughout my schooling and career, and I don’t know what I would’ve done without The Knot’s wedding planning app (complete with a chronological to-do list!) when I was planning my very own wedding just a … Continued
Riley just turned sixteen this month. When she was four, my wife became pregnant. We would be adding a fourth to our threesome. I wanted to make something special for Riley, before her sister arrived. I was a Film Studies major in college and recorded everything those first years of Riley’s life. So, I decided … Continued
What happens when you ask your teen to wash the dishes, tidy up after themselves, do their homework or any other task which contributes to your vision of raising a well-adjusted adolescent – and they say NO? Do you feel frustrated, helpless, overwhelmed? And most importantly what can you do in these situations that enhances … Continued
The word of week two is balance. As parents, we always expect the unexpected, and we have to flow with whatever comes our way. During week two, we were surprised with not one, but two school projects that my son had to start and finish during the week. I’d also forgotten about my daughter’s last … Continued
For better or for worse, week one is in the books. It didn’t go off exactly as planned, but then again, I have children. When does anything ever go as planned? In the States, we celebrate Mother’s Day on the second Sunday in May. My kids were with their father the weekend prior, so my … Continued
“82 percent of parents did chores as kids; 28 percent ask their kids to do them. Today’s Balancing Act.” – Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune via Twitter. While that trend is disconcerting enough, it was reassuring for me to see one person’s practical response to Heidi’s tweet about her article ‘Why aren’t we expecting our kids … Continued
Tired of the insolent remarks, defiant stares and angry outbursts? Believe it or not, there may be a simple fix for your grouchy teen. Sleep is for the weak — so they say. We live in a ‘time macho’ society where our corporate culture looks favourably upon employees that work longer hours and are always … Continued
“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” Mahatma Gandhi Gandhi said it best. If only we could all be as wise, right? Well, at least when it came to our own little micro worlds! I’m all too aware that parenting in a digital world is no easy feat, especially when my … Continued