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Wants Or Needs?
On November 11, 2023, my only nephew, Kyle, died suddenly at the age of 39 years. He had been healthy and strong, so we were shocked. It was sad when,...
Wants Or Needs?
On November 11, 2023, my only nephew, Kyle, died suddenly at the age of 39 years. He had been healthy and strong, so we were shocked. It was sad when,...
Let Them Fail
We all want the best for those who we love. Unfortunately, sometimes we try harder than they do and end up preventing them from learning, growing and succeeding in life....
Let Them Fail
We all want the best for those who we love. Unfortunately, sometimes we try harder than they do and end up preventing them from learning, growing and succeeding in life....
Decision-Making
This week I registered for a course offered by the International Trade Council. The instructor, Edmond Mellina, of Toronto operates a company called ORCHANGO whose goal is to help transform...
Decision-Making
This week I registered for a course offered by the International Trade Council. The instructor, Edmond Mellina, of Toronto operates a company called ORCHANGO whose goal is to help transform...
Using What We Have
This week my daughter asked me if I would help her do some canning. Now it has been many, many years since I had large gardens and used various ways...
Using What We Have
This week my daughter asked me if I would help her do some canning. Now it has been many, many years since I had large gardens and used various ways...
Glass Balls
Over the years we hear things and gather gems of wisdom that can alter the rest of our lives. I remember more than a decade ago when I attended a...
Glass Balls
Over the years we hear things and gather gems of wisdom that can alter the rest of our lives. I remember more than a decade ago when I attended a...
Life Lessions
My paternal grandparents were hardworking, wise people. I used to love to visit them and see how different their lives were from the one I was living. Almost everything was...
Life Lessions
My paternal grandparents were hardworking, wise people. I used to love to visit them and see how different their lives were from the one I was living. Almost everything was...
Parenting During A Pandemic
The pandemic has changed all our lives and for the last few weeks family members have been together at home due to self-isolation requirements. I have noticed that those who...
Parenting During A Pandemic
The pandemic has changed all our lives and for the last few weeks family members have been together at home due to self-isolation requirements. I have noticed that those who...
Helping a Child To Do Well
Well, it's time for a new school term. Most parents and grandparents think that it is up to a child to do well in class and on their report cards....
Helping a Child To Do Well
Well, it's time for a new school term. Most parents and grandparents think that it is up to a child to do well in class and on their report cards....
Parenting Problems?
I definitely do not blame parents for all the problems that they have with their children but, at the same time, realize that there are strategies parents could use to...
Parenting Problems?
I definitely do not blame parents for all the problems that they have with their children but, at the same time, realize that there are strategies parents could use to...
Your Child Has a Problem
As a psychologist it is my job to help figure out the differences between can or can't and will or won't. Some parents might be worried about their children now...
Your Child Has a Problem
As a psychologist it is my job to help figure out the differences between can or can't and will or won't. Some parents might be worried about their children now...
Good Job, Mom!
It was way after business hours when I was ready to go home. As I left the building and headed towards my car, I heard a voice call out "Excuse...
Good Job, Mom!
It was way after business hours when I was ready to go home. As I left the building and headed towards my car, I heard a voice call out "Excuse...
Ten Important Things To Teach Your Teen
The word graduation is usually defined as the receiving or conferring of an academic degree or diploma. Most of us, however, use the term to refer to times in life...
Ten Important Things To Teach Your Teen
The word graduation is usually defined as the receiving or conferring of an academic degree or diploma. Most of us, however, use the term to refer to times in life...
Helping Your Child Do Well In School
It's almost the end of the school year and many parents are concerned about whether their child will pass or be in the same grade for the fall. Worry will...
Helping Your Child Do Well In School
It's almost the end of the school year and many parents are concerned about whether their child will pass or be in the same grade for the fall. Worry will...
The Difficult Role of Parenting
For years I have had parents come to me asking about how they can change their children or improve their own parenting skills. Unfortunately, they often have the illusion that...
The Difficult Role of Parenting
For years I have had parents come to me asking about how they can change their children or improve their own parenting skills. Unfortunately, they often have the illusion that...
You Are the Role-Model
Children learn from those around them. What are you saying? Do you tend to use threats with your children that everyone, including you, knows that you will never act upon?...
You Are the Role-Model
Children learn from those around them. What are you saying? Do you tend to use threats with your children that everyone, including you, knows that you will never act upon?...
Helping Your Child to Finish Well
It's the beginning of June and only a few weeks until students will be facing a summer of leisure. For some, it will be the end of their formal academic...
Helping Your Child to Finish Well
It's the beginning of June and only a few weeks until students will be facing a summer of leisure. For some, it will be the end of their formal academic...
Talking to Your Kids About Drug Addiction
Parents have many responsibilities and one of them is to ensure that communication about difficult subjects occurs. Because of the easy access to street drugs, it is therefore important that...
Talking to Your Kids About Drug Addiction
Parents have many responsibilities and one of them is to ensure that communication about difficult subjects occurs. Because of the easy access to street drugs, it is therefore important that...
Back to School Advice!
As the new school year approaches there are some parents who will be sad to see the summer fun end and others who are counting the sleeps until everything gets...
Back to School Advice!
As the new school year approaches there are some parents who will be sad to see the summer fun end and others who are counting the sleeps until everything gets...
Parenting Challenges: I'm Bored!
My daughter, her family and I were standing by the concession booths at the Medicine Hat Stampede when my seventeen year old grandson announced "I'm bored!" I just couldn't believe...
Parenting Challenges: I'm Bored!
My daughter, her family and I were standing by the concession booths at the Medicine Hat Stampede when my seventeen year old grandson announced "I'm bored!" I just couldn't believe...
What Is a Parenting Coordinator?
Many times parents go through a divorce and then have ongoing problems because of their strong emotions, inability to plan together or poor communication skills. They might repeatedly return to...
What Is a Parenting Coordinator?
Many times parents go through a divorce and then have ongoing problems because of their strong emotions, inability to plan together or poor communication skills. They might repeatedly return to...