Remember life before children? You’d see a child screaming in the supermarket and you said… “I’d never let my child do that!” Or you’d hear a parent say “If you just sit quietly for a few more minutes I’ll buy … Continued
When it comes to caring for a baby, I’m always amazed how moms are surprised that other moms are having the same experiences. This past week I was the guest presenter at a Parents’ Support Group. They wanted me to … Continued
80% of the world’s children are spanked. Think about that. 80% of the world’s children are spanked! This is based on research conducted worldwide by Unicef in 2014. By most of the world’s population, physically hurting children is an accepted … Continued
“My daughter and I are so much happier now. I finally learned that it’s ok to say “no” sometimes and to guide and direct her behaviour. We actually get along much better. I can’t believe it!” These were the words … Continued
“Every time he talks back to me, something in me just snaps”. Those were the words from a grandma who told me about the challenges she was having with her 10-year-old grandchild who was visiting her. Every time she was … Continued
Having a baby is a great act of faith. We believe, hope and pray that these precious little beings that we bring into the world will have a good life, that they’ll be healthy and happy, find work that they … Continued
I took a much-appreciated vacation this past week, going to the beautiful, some say magical coastal town of Tofino, BC. The road to Tofino wound dizzyingly through glorious snow covered peaks, sparkling mountain lakes, lush rainforests, and along the mighty … Continued
From the moment our children are born, we are checking the charts, comparing our babies with the “shoulds” of whatever age they are. We constantly compare with other parents, with our relatives, with other kids in our children’s classes. We … Continued
Parents regularly experience shame around parenting. I see it all the time… “I love nursing her to sleep. I know I shouldn’t do that.” “I love tucking him into bed with us and snuggling up with him. It’s just so … Continued
This week, the news media were having a feeding frenzy over one new baby sleep research study out of Australia. The headlines were short, big and bold. Let Babies Cry To Sleep? Study Says It’s Not ‘Emotionally Harmful’ – Time Magazine … Continued