Tag: connection
Our Teens are Experiencing Grief & Loss too
These are difficult times as we all struggle to figure out what “parenting in a pandemic” means. For many of us, there is a pervasive sense of loss and grief. Sometimes it is easy to forget that our teens are experiencing grief and loss too.
Read MoreLet’s Talk Parenting – Victoria Hills Community Centre
Discuss what interests you, share your parenting strategies and walk away with a few new ideas for yourself! This session runs each Friday morning from 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm. […]
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Positive Discipline, Cooperative Kids
What happens when your 3 year old pitches a fit and throws his toys all over the room and refuses to pick them up? What about when your 8 year old refuses to do her homework? Often, we jump straight to punishment. We want to make sure that the child understands what they’ve done wrong. That they’ve faced some sort of consequence to deter them from doing the same thing next time. But what if there was another way?
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Gratitude builds Connection–REALLY!
I believe that gratitude builds connect—and, as a parent, I have found that a daily gratitude practice is a wonderful way to connect with our kids. As a parent of a 16 year old, I have discovered that having a gratitude practice has been one of the best ways of connecting.
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How to Make a Meaningful Apology
What makes an apology meaningful? (or, what is a “good” apology?). A meaningful apology includes: Intentionality….the apology is given intentionally and with awareness of the reason for it Genuine commitment […]
Read MoreHandling Anger
Parents feel angry sometimes. so do kids! join other parents and learn how to recognize your own anger patterns, model healthy ways of expressing anger, and help your children learn […]
Read MoreConnected Dads
Dads play a unique, important and changing role in their families today. Join a group of fathers to learn about child development and parenting skills. Build upon your strengths and […]
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Negative vs. Positive Messages
One aspect to pay attention to in helping to build self-esteem is something called the Positive vs Negative messages ratio. This just means ensuring you use more positive, loving, supporting words than negative, “correcting” words. Sometimes this is referred to as Strengths Based vs. Deficit Based.
Read MoreLet’s Talk Parenting – Elmira Family Centre
Let’s Talk Parenting is a way to connect with other parents and learn from each other. Discuss what interests you, share your parenting strategies and walk away with a few […]
Read MoreLet’s Talk Parenting – Paulander Community Centre
Discuss what interests you, share your parenting strategies and walk away with a few new ideas for yourself! This session runs each Monday morning from 10:30 am – 12:00 noon. […]
Read MoreLet’s Talk Parenting! Our Place, Kitchener
Let’s Talk Parenting is a way to connect with other parents and learn from each other. Discuss what interests you, share your parenting strategies and walk away with a few […]
Read MoreLet’s Talk Parenting! Mill-Courtland Community Centre
Let’s Talk Parenting is a way to connect with other parents and learn from each other. Discuss what interests you, share your parenting strategies and walk away with a few […]
Read MoreLet’s Talk Parenting – Paulander Community Centre
Discuss what interests you, share your parenting strategies and walk away with a few new ideas for yourself! This session runs each Monday morning from 10:30 am – 12:00 noon. […]
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Connecting With Your Teen
Finding ways to connect with your child can become so much more difficult as they enter into their teen years. They have this pull towards independence which is a good thing and a confusing stage all at the same time. That is why sometimes they don’t want to talk to you about anything, but then want you to be there for them when they want you there.
Read MoreLet’s Talk Parenting – Chandler-Mowat Community Centre
Let’s Talk Parenting is a way to connect with other parents and learn from each other. Discuss what interests you, share your parenting strategies and walk away with a few […]
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