Is Underwear Appropriate Sports Attire?
We work hard to teach our children to respect their bodies and those of others. We are also teaching our girls that they can be physically active and participate in any sport or activity they wish. We want them to … Continue reading
Are French Kids Better Socialized Than Ours?
Lately I have come across a couple of articles about French children who are, it was said, more polite and better socialized. The discussion was started as a result of the launch of a new book by Pamela Druckerman called … Continue reading
Are We Turning Play into Big Business?
Kid’s play has become big business instead of simply letting kids do their thing. The business sector is creating all kinds of play programs for kids. In my book But Nobody Told Me I’d Ever Have to Leave Home I … Continue reading
Helping Parents to Be More Productive at Work
Parents today, more and more, parent together. So when an employee, male or female becomes a parent, they will want to access flexible working arrangements to accommodate their new reality. In an article in the Globe and Mail, Leah Eichler … Continue reading
Should Teens Be Discussing Their Lives On-Line?
Parents today spend a lot of their time worrying about their teens and their use of technology. And where do they do it? Often it’s on-line. The Internet is full of parent groups talking about their kids and receiving support, … Continue reading
Should the TV Program Modern Family Have Run the Cussing Episode?
This morning on radio station CKOM in Saskatoon. John Himpe interviewed me. The issue, a cussing two-year-old. She dropped the f-bomb. For those who missed the episode the challenge was that one of her parents laughed and the other was … Continue reading
Waiting for Service Can Be a Bonus
Recently I went in to have my passport renewed. It will likely come as no surprise to you that after I signed in, I was ushered to a chair and told there would be a 20-minute wait. That’s when I … Continue reading
Does Your Workplace Honour Your Parenting Role?
Recently I was asked about the changes I have seen in parenting education over my 30+ years in speaking to parents. My response was that while children’s developmental needs have not changed, the culture in which they are being raised … Continue reading
Does Your Workplace Honour Your Parenting Job?
Recently I was asked about the changes I have seen in parenting education over my 30+ years in speaking to parents. My response was that while children’s developmental needs have not changed, the culture in which they are being raised … Continue reading
Understanding Time-Out
Hi, Now that the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is over, you may find yourself with a little reading time on your hands. And with the kids underfoot all day, a practical, easy-to-read parenting book is a good … Continue reading
