Why Parents Need To Be In Charge: Feature in Offspring Magazine
August 1, 2018 No Comments
“We all want to grow up happy, well-adjusted children who find their way in the world. The “parenting” world is meant to inspire our journey
Dr Vanessa Lapointe
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Piloting The Modern Playdate: As Seen On EcoParent
May 30, 2018 No Comments
Teaching children to get along with others, resolve conflicts easily, pick up on social cues, and understand the complex dance of human interaction is important
Helping Kids When Tragedy Strikes
April 9, 2018 No Comments
As parents and other big people, we want to protect our children from being overwhelmed by life. Life, however, often has another plan. Canada is
Discipline Through Connection: Featured in EcoParent Magazine
February 23, 2018 No Comments
“Parents are often held up as either “good” or “bad” based on whether the behaviour of their child is “good” or “bad.” The focus on
10 Ways To Be A Better Parent in 2018
December 11, 2017 No Comments
Along with the New Year comes some time for reflecting on self-improvement. Since child development that is going really well is messy and crazy and
Making Room For Childhood to Unfold: Free Hand-Lettered Printables!
July 7, 2017 No Comments
Friends, I’m so excited about these printables! The fabulous Colleen of Lemon Thistle hand lettered some of my favourite quotes about childhood and development, and now
“I Don’t Know”: A Guest Post From Teacher Tom
June 19, 2017 No Comments
I am thrilled to be hosting Teacher Tom on the blog today! Tom Hobson is a parenting and child development expert and is the
A Not-So-Warm Reunion: Why Isn’t My Child Excited To See Me?
May 17, 2017 No Comments
You know how you feel when you have been away from your kids? Maybe it was a long day at the office, or a trip
Do You Make Your Child Say “I’m Sorry”?
January 13, 2017 No Comments
Every parent wants their child to grow into a kind, caring, empathetic human being. And so, it comes as no surprise that we can be