School-Age
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
Parenting Today on smart phones, ipads and ipods. What a concept!
Busy parents want parenting books in electronic format Two books which help parents do a better job of raising their kids are now available in electronic format as well as in print. “Both books are in demand by young parents,” … Continue reading
Making the Busy Holiday Season Easier
The following article was sent to all the family friendly companies and unions on my workplace wellness list. Family friendly companies and unions offer benefits designed to accommodate the challenges faced by their employees or members who are also raising … Continue reading
The Holidays Can Be Fun
Hi, Last week published a blog (http://tinyurl.com/63jxwy4)with a couple of gift ideas. If you missed it, go and take a look. It will make your shopping so much easier. This is the start of the holiday season. In our home … Continue reading
Talking about sex – how the Justin Bieber story is an opportunity for parents.
When my son was 9 years-old, he came home one day to tell me that his buddy’s teen-age sister was pregnant. He understood the mechanics of the situation, had grown up knowing how babies are conceived but now he needed … Continue reading
Making Homework Work
Hello, In my workshops one of the most common questions I get is about homework. How to get the kids to do it? What is the parent’s role? So let’s talk about it. But first. How do you like to … Continue reading
When is Rough Play too Aggressive?
Hi, I am back from holidays and had a wonderful time. I was pleased that in the middle of the traveling I was able to take a “work break” and do a workshop for Borden Ladner Gervais in Ottawa. It … Continue reading
Back to School – in the workplace
Okay, the kids are back to school. Somehow we all survived the first day and the kids got to the right building, the right classroom and the new teacher. And they are settled until June. But what was it like … Continue reading
If you Die — who looks after the kids?
Hello, It’s a topic we want to avoid. What happens to the kids if something happens to us? You need to consider it and this month’s article will guide you on the road to taking this difficult step. But first: … Continue reading
