School-Age
Girls Should Not Even Know the Word Lingerie!
I remember being a little girl and playing dress up. We had a trunk in the basement with my Mother’s cast offs and my girlfriends and I would try on her dresses, blouses and shoes. We’d clump around with the … Continue reading
Why Walking is Best
We are in the middle of summer. You have read your beach books and feel like you want to jump into something different and helpful. My two parenting books are available at a fabulously reduced price. Come and take a … Continue reading
Can Car Travel with Kids be Fun?
Imagine if you will a family of four deciding to take off on their summer vacation. They are going to travel by car. And they expect to have a good time, even when they are in the car. It can … Continue reading
Elections Offer a Great Parenting Opportunity
Hi, There are two major preoccupations with Canadians today. There is the hockey series and the upcoming federal election. I have chosen to talk about the election and why it should matter to anyone who cares about families. Now, don’t … Continue reading
You Can Have a Conversation with your Kids
For those of you who are still shaking your heads about the flash cards that can be sensed by a baby in utero, that note came out on April 1. So April Fool. Today, I want to talk about talking. … Continue reading
Why Playing Outside is so Important
Why is it important that our children connect with nature? Why should they experience playing outdoors instead of in a rink or community centre? It’s a question we need to consider. Introduce Your Kids to Nature. I was a skinny … Continue reading
Where is Madison Today?
Despite what the weather is doing, spring is coming. I have faith that it will show up eventually, hopefully sooner than later. And maybe restless kids are skipping school. After the article, there are some notes about what is going … Continue reading
How physical punishment works
How physical punishment works Hello, When it comes to physical punishment of children, I am opposed. But, why? What is it that kids learn from physical punishment and what are the outcomes? I am also informed that if parents have … Continue reading
Kids Need to Develop Self-Control
Kids who have little self-control are up to three times more likely to become adults with poor health, financial difficulties, marital problems or a criminal record. This is yet another study in which the results are self-evident. Let’s face it, … Continue reading
Helping Your Kids Become More Literate
Happy New Year I am an avid reader. When I was a girl I remember coming home to find my Mom curled up in her comfy chair lost in the world of whatever book she was reading at the time. … Continue reading
