Guiding your child to understand the value of being a good friend lays the foundation for positive connections and meaningful relationships.
My son and I frequently …
Rock the School Year: 3 Tips for a Child’s Success
The beginning of the school year – a time when emotions can be heightened, from excitement to anxiety and all the feelings in between. I …
27 Jun 2024
Does Your Anger Instill Fear in Your Child?
I am sharing this story with my mum’s permission:
As a child, when my mom would raise her voice or yell, it would fill me with …
29 May 2024
What is the Impact of Sharing Your Experiences?
Opening up about our experiences can feel scary.
I can empathize with that feeling. It took me a long time to share the challenges that I …
16 May 2024
Ditching the phrase ‘make a good choice’
I avoid saying ‘make a good choice’ to my son. I’ve found that saying ‘good’ isn’t specific enough. Instead, I encourage him to make choices …
1 May 2024
How to Help a Child Overcome Loss
As children travel through life’s various challenges, they will inevitably need help to overcome loss.Whether it’s in sports, extracurricular activities, relationships, or in everyday life, …
18 Apr 2024
How Powerful is Self-Talk in Shaping a Child’s Resilience?
Recently, I had a conversation with my 11-year-old son about his self-talk during challenging moments—whether on the ice or in everyday life.
I asked him, "What …