When Should You Consult a Mental Health Professional?
Andrea Ramsay Speers
Most of us experience times when we need help to deal with problems and issues that cause us emotional distress. When you are having a problem or dilemma that is making you [...]
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Sibling Fighting Tips
Andrea Ramsay Speers
When we think about having a sibling for our darling little one, we usually picture all of the great parts of having a brother or a sister: big family holidays, a built-in [...]
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Goals of Misbehaviour and “Honey, I Wrecked The Kids”
Andrea Ramsay Speers
If you’re looking for more details on the goals of misbehaviour, pick up Honey, I Wrecked The Kids by Alyson Schafer. She breaks down each goal into its own chapter, creating [...]
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Who’s In Your Village?
Andrea Ramsay Speers
The expression goes, “it takes a village”. Raising kids was never supposed to be a solo endeavour, yet today’s parents often end up feeling very alone. In some ways, it’s [...]
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Building Healthy Self-Esteem In Children
Andrea Ramsay Speers
As parents, we want our kids to feel good about themselves. We want them to feel strong, confident, courageous, and resilient. But even our best efforts can backfire [...]
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No Is Not A Four-Letter Word
Andrea Ramsay Speers
People ask a lot of us. Whether they want us to take on a new project at work, bake a dozen cupcakes for the school bake sale, or water their plants while they’re away, we [...]
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How Can I Get My Toddler To Listen Better?
Andrea Ramsay Speers
Listening doesn’t come naturally to kids this age. Their language skills are still developing, and their attention spans are short. That mix doesn’t lead to meaningful [...]
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Why Are Women Stepping Away From Relationships?
Andrea Ramsay Speers
Really interesting article about women, dating, and the emotional toll it takes. I often talk with clients about men’s emotional needs and how we aren’t educating [...]
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“That’s Not Fair!”
Andrea Ramsay Speers
Kids are sensitive, especially to anything their siblings get. This could be attention, money, dessert, chores…the list is endless. How many times does a parent have to [...]
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Helping Your Kids Through Divorce
Andrea Ramsay Speers
Everybody hurts during a divorce; it’s not easy on anyone. Children react to and cope with divorce differently based on lots of factors: their ages, their relationship with [...]
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