Action taking blogs for practical parents
The secret tool that can instantly shift families from chaos to calm (and for some reason nobody seems to ever talk about it)
“Did you brush your teeth?” “Don’t forget to pack your gym clothes.” “No TV right now, hurry up and eat your cereal.” “Did you put your trip form in your backpack yet?” “Hurry up - your brother needs to use the bathroom.” If you have children and are tired of...
Why I have my kids on a summer schedule (and you should too!)
Yeah!!! It's summertime! Grab your sunglasses, slip on those flip flops, time to enjoy outside patios and mojitos, but wait... what about the kids? What do you have planned for the kids during the summer? Now that your kids are out of school...
PATIENCE: What to do when it runs out
No need to feel ashamed, trust me we have ALL been there. Those manic moments where you have completely lost your temper because of something your kids have done or haven't done. But, what do you do when you are continuously losing your cool and feel like your...
Rewarding your kids: 6 Myths you need to get over… NOW!
Ever wonder how employers get their workers to perform with excellence? Most organizations (86%) actually have a reward and/or recognition program in place. Incentives/rewarding are part of a $100+ billion industry, $46 billion of which is non-cash incentives. It’s...
What are your child’s challenging behaviours trying to tell you?
"WHAT IS HE TRYING TO SAY?" Have you ever received a text message from someone and had no idea what they were trying to say? You read the message several times, and may even get frustrated because you are always having to decode this person's message to just make...
The Fear of being labelled: 3 Reasons why being labelled isnt as bad as you think
I have sat across the boardroom table with many parents sharing my observations of their child’s behaviour and learning concerns. It is often a difficult conversation for all involved, no one wants to tell a parent their child has been struggling in certain...