How can you help your child overcome their fear?
The world can be a scary place, even more so if you’re only a child. It’s hardly surprising then that most children at some...
Are we too child-centred?
Then and now
I think every adult has done it at some stage: Look back to the time when they were children compared to the...
Raising kids who care for the environment
Parents have a mammoth job. The responsibility of instructing another individual on how to be a fully functioning, well-rounded member of the human race...
You Get Out What You Put In!
The truth about poop!
Every week I take my two youngest kids to playgroup. It’s a non-negotiable. They love it. I love it. Win-win! In...
You are not enough
That's what media screams. You are not enough. You are not pretty enough, or smart enough, or talented enough, or rich enough or thin...
What do our children really need from us?
Parenting children can feel like you're on a roller coaster ride that never ends. One minute you're up and everything is great and fun,...
Should your child have a cell phone?
My 11-year-old is already asking, "Mom, when can I get a cell phone?" Many of her friends have cell phones, many have Facebook accounts,...
Helping your child cope with change
Dealing with a change in circumstances can be hard for anyone but it can be all the more challenging when you’re just a child....
It’s what you do, dad
You have probably heard the saying: “You can lead a horse to water but you cannot make it drink.”
Well, I have come to learn a...
Secrets to a happy marriage – with kids
Without realizing it at times, and sometimes with the best of intentions, our spouses move to the wayside when we become parents. We try...