A brief interview tih a handsome young dad
Be involved. Be present. Get a bicycle. In honour of Father’s Day, here is a brief interview with a handsome young dad (AHYD for short). Me: What advice would you give other dad’s? AHYD: Be…
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Parenting: The job without the manual
Children don’t come with manuals. This is a well-established fact that the village of people surrounding each child knows all too well. Sometimes things are tough and what we really want is for someone to…
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I am most proud of myself for…
This is not a “puff myself up” type of pride, but a recognition of “hey, I can do hard things” pride. This is a celebrate me and celebrate you pride! Let’s face it, some of…
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Safe conversations
I want my children to come to me, or another trusted adult, when things don’t feel right, or they need help. I want them to be able to know who and what makes them feel…
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The hot pot game!
Another fun game the whole family can play. This one is less competitive and no one can lose. It’s a win-win! Another fun game the whole family can play. This one is less competitive and…
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The chocolate game
Something fun to do on this very chilly weekend. The chocolate game is an old classic that the family can play together. But it comes with a warning, you will find out who the most…
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Warning signs
The price of not paying attention to ourselves is just too high in the long run. We need to heed our warning signs. Even, and especially if we are overstretched right now. I lost my…
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Set the tone and not the pace
The pace at which a child lives is determined by their age, developmental stage, and the struggles and joys they’re currently experiencing in daily life. But no matter their current pace, you are the emotional…
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An act of quiet protest
I started this year with the conviction that self care is more important now than ever. It feels almost as if self care is an act of quiet protest against covid and the multiple issues…
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Healthy relationships: Connection and Value
None of us can claim a perfect relationship. Healthy relationships are thankfully not defined by perfection on the part of the participants in those relationships. For better or worse, our children get their pattern for…
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