This Summer Involve the Kids in Housewo
Kathy’s Blog – Parenting Today
by kathylynn
2y ago
Hi, “Are you going to be doing a workshop that is open to the public?” “Do you have a new book coming out?” “Will you speak at our convention, professional development event, parent conference?” You have asked and the response is, “yes.” At the bottom of this newsletter is the answer to your questions. I am going to be on holidays for the remainder of the month so there will not be another newsletter until July. It’s Summer — The Kids Get to Take Out the Garbage. It happens often. I’m speaking to a group of parents of young teens when one parent says to me, “She’s fourteen years old and won’t ..read more
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I Am So the Boss of You — a review
Kathy’s Blog – Parenting Today
by kathylynn
2y ago
I just finished reading I Am So the Boss of You by Kathy Buckworth and wrote a review for Amazon which I titled I am Not a Fan. If you wonder what I thought, here goes” I am parenting author and speaker. My first book is Who’s In Charge Anyway? so it would seem reasonable that this title would attract me. After all, it’s all about doing the job of parenting and letting the kids know that there is a responsible adult (or two) in charge. Okay, so she does that and it’s supposed to be funny. But, I was totally put off with her put down of fathers. I have been in this business for 35 years and the ..read more
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Should You Have a Second Child?
Kathy’s Blog – Parenting Today
by kathylynn
2y ago
Hello, There are a lot of advantages of having one child. An obvious one is financial; raising children is expensive. In my book, But Nobody Told Me I’d Ever Have to Leave Home, I note that because parents spend a great deal of time speaking to an only child, she’s likely to be articulate and may relate more easily to adults. But today, we are going to talk about siblings. If you have one child, what are the considerations if you are planning on having a second? It’s important to make a reasoned decision, determine what is best for you and your family and whatever you decide will be right for ..read more
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Getting Picky Eaters to Eat
Kathy’s Blog – Parenting Today
by kathylynn
2y ago
Hi, Food is essential to life and you would think that getting kids to eat would be a no-brainer. But, we all know that it isn’t. So what’s going on and what can you do about it? “I Hate Peas!” Mention mealtime around a group of Moms of toddlers and they all roll their eyes. He’ll only eat grilled cheese sandwiches, she hates all vegetables, he just plays with his food, and none of it gets into her mouth. As the Moms exchange their mealtime stories, other parents nod in agreement. If nothing else, it’s good to know that more toddlers are picky eaters than not. What’s going on with these kids ..read more
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How To Find a Qualified Parenting Educator
Kathy’s Blog – Parenting Today
by kathylynn
2y ago
Hi, Today, parenting information is everywhere and it can be a challenge for parents, for workplace wellness directors and for meeting planners for determine who would be a qualified, credible speaker for their event. There are two things that you can easily check. First, if you are looking for a facilitator, trainer or keynoter; determine if they are members of their professional speakers association. In Canada, that means CAPS (Canadian Association of Professional Speakers.) To check in other countries go to the Global Speakers Federation site and find their members. Second, check to see if ..read more
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Do You Trust Your Teen?
Kathy’s Blog – Parenting Today
by kathylynn
2y ago
Hi, I am one lucky traveler. While many of my friends and colleagues got caught in the winter storms last week, I managed to fly into Toronto right after all the cancellations and also had no problems on the return. I was speaking in Mississauga to a group of terrific parents from the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School District. Speaking of travelling.  I will be in Ottawa  in early May.  If you would like to take advantage of my proximity, let me know and I would be thrilled to work with you and your staff.  Spring Break is just around the corner and suddenly your teen ..read more
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Would Banning Spanking Lead to Criminalizing Parents?
Kathy’s Blog – Parenting Today
by kathylynn
2y ago
Hi, I have two very different concepts for your consideration today. Most of us agree that hitting children just isn’t necessary, effective or even civil. But while we may want to formalize the end of physical punishment of children, many parents are still concerned about the criminalization of parents who do hit kids. So, today we talk about that. Let’s put those concerns to rest and get on with the real job, that of protecting our children from physical punishment. For a second topic, I received a press release about opportunities for our University students who wish to study abroad. If your ..read more
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When should you be thinking about preschool?
Kathy’s Blog – Parenting Today
by kathylynn
2y ago
Hi, I’m back from holidays. I had a wonderful rest, great time with my guy and the conviction that my golf game needs work. Today we are going to talk about preschool. Believe it or not, preschools are now registering for the Fall. If your child is or will be preschool age, take a look at today’s article. I also want to mention that I will be in Toronto at the end of the month and have some openings in my schedule. If you want to book a workshop with no travel costs, this is your chance. Thinking About Preschool  When should you be thinking about preschool for your child?  Believe it ..read more
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Stop It You Two!
Kathy’s Blog – Parenting Today
by kathylynn
2y ago
Stop It You Two!  How to Stop the Endless Bickering. My four-year-old son and six-year-old daughter bicker constantly. It’s driving me nuts. “She got more cereal than me.” “He took the special spoon.”They argue over every little thing. What can I do to help them get along better? Siblings arguing, bickering and quarrelling is the complaint of almost every parent with more than one child.  Those with only one child complain that they bicker with friends and with them. They do it because it works.  There’s nothing as compelling as that high pitched yell, “Mom, he won’t let me…” to ..read more
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Helicopter Parents Doing Kids a Disservice
Kathy’s Blog – Parenting Today
by kathylynn
2y ago
An article in the Vancouver Sun titled;  Helicopter parents hovering ever closer experts say caught my eye. Because of my book, But Nobody Told Me I’d Ever Have to Leave Home, I am hyper aware of the stories about kids who are being coddled and over-protected. I hear and read the stories about our young men and women who are simply not ready to take on the job of being responsible young adults. The job of parents is to raise children to become capable young men and women. This involves training, teaching and guiding. AND letting go. The letting go starts when your newborn takes ..read more
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