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View ArticleGet to know thy TEEN neighbours. It’s pretty amazing!
Neighbours… ah I bet everyone has one really good neighbour story! I too have several neighbour stories but the one that I share most is about the teenage boy next door. He drove too fast down our...
View ArticleParty! Party! Paarttyyyy! Help I’ve got teens!
O.k. We all remember being a teenager and the quest for independence. But NOW we are on the other side of the coin. WE are the parents… (Deep breath… in & out). Now I can so relate to my own …...
View ArticleTo Curfew or Not to Curfew. Have the times changed?
When I hear the word curfew, I wonder… what exactly is “a curfew”? Because when I was younger curfew was 11 p.m. – no matter what! Let me clarify, it actually wasn’t my curfew, but that of my older...
View ArticleSo your teen wants to start dating. What every parent should do.
You knew this day would come…the day that your teen wants to start dating. With your years of dating wisdom many things pop into your head, including “WHY?” Or maybe “WHY so SOON?” You want to shout...
View ArticleThe teen brain and the missing gym bag!
I tried very hard not to get annoyed with my teenage son when he lost his gym bag. I know in the grand scheme of things, it not a big deal. But, it still bothered me that he couldn’t find … Continue...
View ArticleAttitude changes and emotional outbursts. Should I be worried?
“Can you please clean the cat litter?”, I ask as I’m running out to get groceries. My daughter’s response: “No thank you!” I don’t know if she thought adding the “thank you” would soften her response...
View ArticleKids, fighting and back to school routines.
“Will you stop fighting!” I tell my kids, raising my voice a little too loudly. Yes, my kids are at it again and it can be so frustrating and trivial to me! And it seems to be getting worse as we go …...
View ArticleStarting new holiday traditions…is it possible?
The holiday season goes hand-in-hand with family traditions. For some families, it may include religious or spiritual traditions. It looks different for everyone and it may include putting up special...
View ArticleAre you parenting a teen? Here are 5 actions that will help.
It was freezing rain this one morning as my son and I hustled into the car to start our day. As we sat down, he noticed a thin layer of icy slush on the windshield. My son asked, “Will the wipers …...
View ArticleHelp your teens eliminate stress
Have you heard the song Stressed Out by 21 Pilots? If not, take a listen. I changed the radio station for about a week before I listened, but when I did the lyrics hit me and immediately made me think...
View ArticleTeens and screens: tips to help your teen reduce screen time.
Teens are connected all the time. Aren’t we all? I don’t think my son is any different than other teens when it comes to being on his phone, watching Netflix or even playing video games. Technology is...
View ArticleHow not to engage in dramatic outbursts with your teens
“Mom, I have nothing to wear! Nothing!!! (Insert very loud and almost desperate voice…)”. Every parent of a teen has heard this at some point and as you enter her room, you find clothes on the floor,...
View ArticleAll you need to know about vaping
Vaping is gaining popularity with youth. My teens claim everyone’s doing it and the statistics are showing a rise in use. In 2017, more Ontario students in grades 7-12 had used e-cigarettes compared to...
View ArticleNavigating COVID-19 with your teen
Parenting is tough, period…but during a pandemic, it’s even harder! If you’re living with teens, your parenting skills have likely been stretched a lot lately. Your teen may feel frustrated and...
View ArticleHelping teens and tweens maintain mental well-being throughout the pandemic
The demands of COVID-19 have been difficult for everyone. For teens and tweens, there has also been a fair amount of loss. Beyond missing out on major rites of passage, this past year has also meant...
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