When Your Child Begins to Bully

Being bullied can make a child’s life a nightmare, but being the parent of a bully can be just as difficult as being the parent of a victim of bullying….

Questionnaire: Should You Pay Your Children Allowances?

Many parents choose to pay their children allowances rather than handing out money seemingly on demand. While this may work well for some families, others may not be well structured…

Questionnaire: Does Your Family Communicate Well?

With more methods of communication than ever before it might seem like today’s families should have no problem staying in touch and involved with each other. Unfortunately, sometimes the exact…

Questionnaire: Is Your Teenager Respectful?

Teenagers are often stereotyped as a surly bunch, so it can be hard to figure out if a young adult is choosing to act disrespectfully or if (s)he is just…

Hosting Successful Play Dates

In the past children may have run in and out of each other’s houses all day long but in today’s world official arrangements are much more common. These scheduled activities…

Communicating With Teenagers

It might seem like everything you say to your teen goes in one ear and out the other, but there are ways to communicate more easily and efficiently. Stay in…

Explaining Expectations to Children

As tempting as it might be to say “because I said so!” when it comes to your children, it’s really not fair to ask something of a child and not…

Experiencing Negative Consequences of a Decision

It is usually tempting to step in and save your child from making a mistake, but sometimes children need to learn on their own why taking a particular decision isn’t…

Eliminating Your Child’s Temptations

Teaching your children good behaviour is all about showing them how to resist temptation, whether it’s to steal another biscuit, draw on the wall or squeeze out all the toothpaste…

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