Tag Archives: empathy

Merry? Maybe…. Maybe not….

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Paula D'Orazio

Whatever your tradition, the next few weeks tend to be a time when family and friends come together to enjoy each other’s company, laugh about old times and create new memories. For many, it truly is the most wonderful time … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Depression & Anxiety After Birth, Depression & Anxiety During Pregnancy, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Pregnancy, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged blue Christmas, Christmas, depressed, empathy, grief, holiday depression, Holidays, lonely holiday, loss, Mental Health, not merry, pain, rude, sad, sad Christmas, xmas | 1 Comment

How to talk to your kids about the Rob Ford scandal

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Paula D'Orazio

Oh, the continuing saga of Toronto mayor, Rob Ford. I think I’m more sick of hearing about that than I am about Pokemon™ cards or Minecraft ™! What a smorgasbord of teachable moments this situation has served up to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Alcohol, Tobacco & Drugs, Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Teen, Keeping Your Child/Tween Safe, Keeping Your Teen Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Teens | Tagged addictions, alcohol abuse, askable parent, cast the first stone, crack cocaine, drugs, drunk, drunken stupor, empathy, ford, forgiveness, mayor, rob ford, scandal, talk to your kids, toronto, toronto mayor | 4 Comments

Sticks and stones are nothin’: Words are the real killers

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Paula D'Orazio

“Love and peace…and also disturbance and destruction begin at home” “Sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me.” Many of us, at least those of us who grew up in North America, are familiar with … Continue reading →