“Families that eat together stay together.” – Anonymous Family time is a relic of the past. Or at least it can feel that way. Homework, after-school activities, play dates, work emails and household chores all nibble away at family togetherness. And on the increasingly rare occasions when family members do something together – it’s more by coincidence … Continued
Family time is sacred. But it doesn’t have to be scarce. Amongst the hustle and bustle of modern day living, family time all too frequently takes a backseat in the face of other, often more trivial day-to-day activities. But strengthening family bonds doesn’t have to mean “down tools” and hastily taking a family trip or vacation (though if … Continued
“Teaching children to count is fine, but teaching them what counts is best”. – Bob Talbert How can we expect kids to grasp the significance of school… …before they leave? Adult life promises much bigger adventure – their own money, a zippy car, exotic holidays, finding love…and maybe even a house! Who really needs to … Continued
If you have kids, you’ll know how hard it can be to get them to lend a hand around the home. And amidst the craziness of modern family life, their reluctance to ‘pull their weight’ can really start to grind the gears of even the most patient parent. But you’re not alone. In fact, a study … Continued
It’s natural for your child to feel and act a little restless. Kids have bundles of energy and smaller attention spans compared to us adults. And younger children especially have an innate curiosity with the world around them and how it all works. But the pace of modern life could be making it even more difficult … Continued
Have you ever considered sending your child to rehab to help them overcome their addiction to the electronic screens of video games, smartphones and the like? While that may sound far-fetched to some parents who are themselves ‘screen addicts’, it’s an idea whose time has come. Some countries consider childhood screen addiction to be a … Continued
I have two daughters, Grace (12) and Riley (16), and they are failures. They have failed at so many things in their short lives. They’ve entered countless contests (coloring, drawing, poetry, essay…) and have come up short too many times to count. At one point, Riley wanted to become a singer, but she just didn’t … Continued
As a mother and a teacher, I know that I have my hands full. My children are always watching me and I know that I am their role model which is why I tread lightly. I know what they see me doing has an impact on them. This is why many times, when I’m with … Continued
I’m not Victorian-style strict with my children but they definitely know what’s acceptable behaviour and what isn’t. Obviously knowing it and acting on it are two different things! However, here I’m not talking about flouting on the really major stuff, more the petty day-to-day transgressions and bad habits, which are tiring and induce the dreaded … Continued
You know the drill: You say it’s time for chores, and you’re met with a chorus of groans, whines, and cries of “but mooooom!” It’s enough to make parents crazy. You might be tempted to give up the struggle altogether and just do all the housework yourself! Don’t. It’s difficult to convince kids that housework is fun, … Continued