Parenting

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!

 

Get The Kids Off the Couch!

Posted on 05/05/2015 in Anxiety, Children, Depression, Parenting

TL;DR: Kids today spend most of their time indoors, leading to higher rates of obesity and stress. Research shows that unstructured outdoor play—especially in nature—boosts children’s physical health, mental focus, and emotional well-being. Simply spending time outside, even in the backyard, helps kids grow healthier, happier, and more resilient. Over the last two decades childhood has moved indoors. The average child now spends as few as 30 minutes in unstructured outdoor play each day and more than six hours each day in front of an electronic screen. What is even more alarming, according to the US Centre for Disease Control… Read More Here!

 

Healthy Sleep Routines For Children

Posted on 30/09/2014 in Children, Parenting

TL;DR: Good sleep is essential for children’s physical health, learning, and emotional well-being. To support healthy sleep, kids need consistent bedtimes, limited screen use before bed, and calming routines that signal it’s time to rest. With good sleep hygiene—like regular schedules, daily activity, and relaxing bedtime rituals—children can sleep better and feel their best. While growing up, most of us were probably told to get a good night’s sleep, and with good reason. In fact, Dr. Wayne H. Giles of the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion has said, “...Sufficient sleep is not a luxury—it is a… 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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