Category Archives: Parenting Your Teen
Big kid emotions, big parenting challenge
When I think back to when my kids were growing up, I remember having such a hard time managing their emotional outbursts. Like many parents I wanted certain behaviours to stop – yelling, slamming doors, and the one that really … Continue reading
Back to school doesn’t have to mean back to coughs and Kleenexes
It’s been just over a month since the kids have been back at school. Have your kids had to miss any days so far due to an infectious illness? With cold and flu season right around the corner, it’s a good time … Continue reading
Chewing Tobacco: Candy Coating Addiction
Smokeless tobacco (aka chew, snuff, plug, dip, etc.) is no longer just the stuff of pro baseball players and cowboys. Recent Canadian research has shown that half of those who used chew tobacco in the past month were under 25 years … Continue reading
Are You a Homework Helper or Sergeant Major?
My daughter completed French immersion grade one in the spring. One of her homework assignments was to present to her class five French words used in sentences. Relatively easy right? Let’s just say thank goodness for Google translation! The last … Continue reading
Starting High School
Starting high school is one of life’s big transitions and naturally it comes with its share of excitement and nerves. What are kids worried about when starting high school? We asked this question to grade 8 students and this is … Continue reading
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