Be a Good Role Model to Your Child
“Do as I say not as I do” doesn’t go very far. It’s actually quite frustrating to hear that from your parents. Role modeling behaviour is the best way to teach. What Needs to be Taught? Assess what your child needs. Social skillsEmotional...
Chores Build Life Skills
#teamfamily downloadable printable chart Life is busy for the average family. There are many things to get done everyday, never mind the extras. Driving to events, lessons, practices, play dates, PTA meetings, appointments, games, tournaments, competitions….. I...
I Have a Teenager and We Still Love Each Other
I love my teenager. Life with a teenager is not horrible. People are so hard on teens, it’s like they forget they used to be one themselves. I believe in connection and building mutually respectful relationships. I understand that hormones, stress and big...
Have the Difficult Conversations
Life isn’t easy, and it’s not fun to figure it out on your own. There are many sources to get information, but the best source is from your parents. So what are we talking about? SexLoveRelationshipsSocial MediaSexualityEmotionsMental healthMental...
The World is Not Black and White
The world is filled with gray Is your child a black and white thinker? Do you feel as though you are walking on egg shells? Do you make sure everything is “perfect” to avoid a meltdown? If you said yes to any of these questions, you have a rigid child. A...
Meet Michelle
I’m a child life specialist, a mental health professional, speaker, parenting expert, author, wife and mother.
