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Dealing with Another Lockdown: Tips to Help You and Your Children

by michellemcv | Dec 23, 2020 | Parenting Tips, Self-help

It’s hard not to let your emotions swallow you up. Another lockdown means more isolation and more time with your children. It can bring on feelings of being overwhelmed, anxiety, frustration, irritation, helplessness, sadness and resentment. We have no control...

Hyper-Parenting It’s NOT Good for Your Children

by michellemcv | May 22, 2020 | Parenting Tips

When you have children all you want to do is bundle them up in bubble wrap and keep them safe forever. Babies do need to be protected … but when do you start preparing them for life? It actually starts sooner than you think. Children from a young age want to do...

Be a Good Role Model to Your Child

by michellemcv | May 14, 2019 | Parenting Tips

“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...

Have the Difficult Conversations

by michellemcv | Feb 10, 2019 | Parenting Tips

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...

Sensory Sensitive Child

by michellemcv | Dec 30, 2018 | Parenting Tips

Would you child stand to have their hands covered in paint? Does your child have hard pants and soft pants? Does it take forever to get dressed? Do the seams on socks and underwear irritate your child? Are they sensitive to light, sound or textures? You many have a...