More Reasons to Worry About Boys and School
Newsweek reported on boys and education this past week. If you have a moment, give it a read, then help me understand what exactly we can do to start bringing about change instead of always reporting...
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Resources for Teachers
Yesterday I posted about my frustration with the media. They fuel the public with reasons to be discontent with how the education system fails boys, but they neglect to inform parents, teachers and...
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Encouraging Children to Learn
“Encouraging Children To Learn” (by Don Dinkmeyer and Rudolf Dreikurs) is the best book on the encouragement process that I have read yet. There are many concrete examples for parents and teachers. I...
View ArticleHow Do You Handle Homework Struggles? Join My Online Discussion
I hate homework. I think it contributes to the eroding health of our families. One couple in Calgary have taken the homework ban to a new level. The Globe and Mail reports that the two Calgary...
View ArticlePack a Lunch Your Children Are Sure to Eat
I don’t always get the chance to point to articles that I am quoted in, but Mark Wigmore from the Toronto Sun did such a great job of writing up our interview about packing school lunches, including so...
View ArticleTips for Back to School
September always feels a bit like the “New Year” to me. It’s the natural turning of a page, the start of a new season and a new school year. My daughters are entering grades 10 and 11. Seems like just...
View Article“How was your day at school?” Fine. “What did you do?” Nothing.
The new school year starts tomorrow and no doubt you’ll be eager to find out everything that is going on at school. Good luck trying to get a good answer out of your children. They usually are pretty...
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The Good Thing About Lice
The school year is back in swing and that means many of you will be discovering the joys of lice. I know, I know. How can there be anything good about lice? Here is how I turned it into a good thing...
View ArticleTeaching Bystanders to Speak Up to a Bully
I had a chance to hear Barbara Coloroso speak about bullying last week. She has so much great stuff to say on the topic, but one point stayed with me that I really wanted to share with others. One of...
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Plastic surgery for teens?
Plastic surgery for teens, when should parents draw the line?
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End of School Year Burnout
My latest appearance on CTV News where we discuss end of school year burnout.
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My latest appearance on Canada AM where we discuss Bullying by siblings as harmful as schoolyard bullying.
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Drugs don’t boost kids’ grades
New research on ADHD drugs & school performance plus how kids sleep impacts intelligence tests!
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What to look for in a daycare
My latest appearance on CTV News where I discuss why an unlicensed daycare is a good option for parents and what to look for in a daycare for your child.
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Consuming Too Much Pop
My latest appearance on CTV News where I discuss pop linked to aggression in children.
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Parenting From Afar
My latest appearance on CTV News where I discuss parenting from afar. Tips to help kids when they are away at school.
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My latest appearance on The Marilyn Denis Show where we discuss how to get back on track for school. With a chaotic summer that lacks routine and scheduling it’s easy to get out of your school year...
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Fall Workshops and Conference
Fall workshops and conference to help you brush up on your parenting skills. I am really pleased to share three great opportunities to improve your family life – be all you can be. Two are my small...
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Dangers of Sexting
Here is my latest appearance on CTV Newschannel where I talk about teens and the dangers of sexting.
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Sexual Health Study
Here is my latest appearance on CTV Newschannel where I talk about sexual health and how the safe sex message is not getting through.
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