Wait until they get to first grade they say….. “It will get easier”, “You will love the break”, “Watching your child grow is so amazing”, “They grow in the blink of an eye”, “When did they get so big” As I navigate the path of a parent of a first grader these were comments… Keep Reading
Top 10 Peaceful/Positive Parenting Books
Often when women get pregnant they read as many pregnancy and birth related books and articles as they can find. They learn about the size of their baby, birthing positions and how to breastfeed. … And then it stops. Often when I get a client asking me about parenting they haven’t read a parenting book…. Keep Reading
Teaching Children behaviours
A wise counsellor read this tin a parenting group and it really resonated with me. If a child doesn’t know how to read, We teach him to read. If a child doesn’t know how to do math, We teach them to do math. If a child doesn’t know how to behave, We… Keep Reading
No, I’m not excited about Kindergarten- A parents perspective.
Kindergarten was a day I dreamed of when my little one was 2, 3, 4 years old.. But now that she is 5, and on her way so soon… I’m not excited. My head is filled with many rational (and many irrational) thoughts. For a while I smiled and pretended Kindergarten was going to be… Keep Reading
“DON’T KISS THE DOGS BUM” and other gems parents have said…
Have you ever said something as a parent and then looked at another adult and thought “God, I never thought that would come out of my mouth!” I asked in a parenting group and had an overwhelming response. Many comments included food/eating and body parts! Anything else you would add? Leave a comment and let… Keep Reading