Family Issues

The Joys of the Holiday Season – Coping with Holiday Stress

Posted on 06/11/2018 in Family Issues, Parenting, Stress Management

TL;DR: The holiday season can bring stress from family, crowds, and overindulgence. Managing expectations, sharing responsibilities, taking breaks, and connecting with others can help ease the pressure. Focusing on the true meaning of the holidays—celebration and connection—supports a more positive experience. As Christmas approaches, we look forward to spending time with family and loved ones, giving and receiving gifts, having some “holiday cheer” and enjoying the plentiful amount of food and beverages.  Unfortunately, not all of these activities are enjoyable for everyone, especially if you have some unhealthy family members, family conflict, misbehaving children, or that “interesting” uncle/aunt that everyone… Read More Here!

 

Pokémon Go or Pokémon No

Posted on 04/10/2016 in Children, Family Issues, Parenting

TL;DR: Pokémon Go encourages kids to get outside, be active, and engage socially, offering opportunities for parent-child bonding and learning. Parents should set boundaries, ensure safety, guide social interactions, and use the game to teach problem-solving, emotional regulation, and neighborhood awareness. Overall, with mindful supervision, the game can be a fun and educational experience. If you can believe it, Pokémon has been around for over twenty years! The newest way to play is the sudden craze Pokémon Go, a game which gets the players to use their phones to walk around outside and catch the virtual monsters in the real… Read More Here!

 

7 Tips for Blended Families

Posted on 02/10/2015 in Couples Counselling, Family Issues, Parenting

TL;DR: Blended families are common but often challenging, especially for children. Success is more likely with younger kids, fewer children, strong parental bonds, and respectful relationships with ex-partners. Key tips include modeling healthy relationships, listening and empathizing with children, dedicating one-on-one time, managing expectations, prioritizing self-care, and maintaining a strong marital bond while giving children time to adjust. About 43% of all marriages these days include one or more of the partners who have had a previous marriage. 65% of these remarriages involve children from a previous relationship. When all the math is done, it appears that one out of… Read More Here!

 

Getting ready for the first day of school

Posted on 02/10/2015 in Children, Family Issues, Parenting

TL;DR: Starting school can be exciting but also stressful. Ease anxiety by preparing your child, showing confidence, and ending the day positively. Seek professional support if needed. Another big milestone has arrived…your child is ready for their first day of school. You have introduced the idea of your child being able to go to school all summer long. You have bought all their school supplies and a cool new backpack. Your child is excited, you are excited, so everyone must be ready! However, it is important to recognize that going into any new environment with unfamiliar faces can cause anxiety… Read More Here!

 

Building Resilience in Children – Raising Emotionally Resilient Kids

Posted on 16/09/2013 in Children, Family Issues, Parenting

TL;DR: Resilience helps children cope with challenges and thrive by building competence, confidence, strong connections, character, coping skills, a sense of control, and the ability to contribute. Parents can foster this by modeling empathy, effective communication, problem-solving, and consistent, supportive discipline. Developing resilience equips children to navigate life’s obstacles with confidence and adaptability. What do most parents want for their children? High on their list are happiness, success in school, satisfaction with their lives, and solid friendships. In order to reach these goals, our children need inner strength to deal competently with the many challenges and demands they encounter. We… Read More Here!

 

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