05/26/2023
Our kids are worth it!
How to Help Children Manage Fears - Child Mind Institute
Teaching your children how to manage fears without parental intervention will help them build confidence and independence so they feel more in control and less afraid. Advice from the Child Mind Institute on how to support kids as they learn to face fears.
04/26/2022
our boys need us....
What parents need to know about the hidden body image issues in boys
Despite the popular image of eating disorders and body shame as a unique threat to girls, experts and clinicians who work with children are sounding alarms about boys, who they say are probably underdiagnosed.
03/01/2022
Talking to our children about the crisis in Ukraine
How to talk to your kids about the ongoing crisis in Ukraine
Canadian parenting experts suggest reinforcing family values, keeping the conversations simple and listening to a child’s concerns are the best ways to discuss the ongoing crisis in Ukraine with children
12/10/2021
How you can better understand your child's anger
Understand your child's anger and how to help them through tantrums
12/03/2021
We all need a few good friends that will stand up for us when things go wrong. As parents, we can help our children develop healthy friendships.
How COVID-19 Is Impacting Kids' Friendships
Staying safe during a pandemic requires people to social distance. Find out how the lack of in-person time is impacting kids and their friendships.
08/06/2021
“Resilience works like a muscle we can build through effort and repetition, and we want to keep our muscles strong and flexible, so we can think of many ways to solve a problem,”
Seven ways to build a child’s resilience during the pandemic (and long after it ends)
Caregivers can help children find tools to manage adversity. Here’s how.
05/03/2021
Seek first to understand...
Why Your Kid Is Such a Tattletale
There’s a developmental reason behind children’s obsession with rules.
01/23/2021
Some sage advice....
How to Set Smart Screen Time Rules
With a few easy limits, you can use screen time and technology to help your child grow and learn.
01/15/2021
Perspective | Even the mellowest teens are raging against the pandemic quarantine. Here’s how to help them cope.
Adolescents may be angry at their current situation. And they often vent that anger by slamming doors and slinging insults at their parents.