Kids tease each other all the time, that’s a given. But when do the funny jokes become flat out bullying and how can you recognize the signs that your kid may be the victim of it?  ​ It's always a tricky situation to handle as a parent because you don't want to embarrass your child but you also don't want to let the bullying continue. Consulting with a professional is a good idea, especially if you want to boost your kids' self esteem by talking to another trusted adult other than yourself (kids often don't want to talk to their parents about this). Let's take a look at several signs, behav ..read more

As parents, we want to think that we know best what is good for our children and how to help them when they are struggling. Yet, we are only human and we are not expected to know everything and be 100% comfortable handling all child-rearing situations and developmental issues.  So how do you know when is the right time to bring your child to a professional? Here are a some examples of good reasons to get some help: ​Your kid is going through a stage in development that was particularly difficult for you when you were younger. You feel out of control in your relationship with your kid(s). Y ..read more

There are a few things in life we don’t really get to choose - our name, our biological sex and our parents/family. I suppose we don’t really get to choose our children either - we decide to have them and we get what we get. ​ We do, however, get to make some choices and this is what I want to focus on today. Read along to find out what I mean.  The question I want us to think about is this: Why is it that the people we love the most we end up hurting the most and vice versa - the people we love the most end up hurting us the most (and what can we do about it)? When I say hurt, I mean al ..read more

Moving day – it’s something nearly everyone experiences several times during their lifetime, yet few know how to prepare for. Along with the excitement of moving to a new home comes the stress of the moving process. If you’re moving across town you may have the option of having friends help you with the move, but if you’re moving to another state or across the country, you’ll likely need to use the services of a moving company. These moving tips are designed to help make the transition smoother and less stressful.​ 1. Book in Advance Make ..read more

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