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Don't take the bait

Let’s set the scene: your child is really upset, you’re working really hard to keep your cool and trying different strategies you’ve...

Screens and the summer

The school year has ended, the birds are chirping, the sun is shining, and your child is already bored (cue: "can I play on my tablet?")....

How to keep moving forward when tragedy happens

This was not the planned post for June (so stay tuned for Screens in the Summer coming in July), but I’ve talked to many parents over the...

BUT or AND? A tip for communication

We communicate with each other all day long. With children and with adults. With co-workers and partners. With friends and business...

How strong is your self care game?

Let's talk about the truth about self-care. Is self-care really just taking care of yourself? Yes, that’s really all it is. Self care has...

Talking to your child about hard things: how to talk to your child about Ukraine

The conflict in Ukraine is on the minds of many - including your children and teenagers. Although there are not hard and fast rules about...