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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What’s Up With Kids Today?
As parents, we’re all familiar with toddlers declaring, “You’re not the boss of me!” But more and more, we’re seeing this attitude show up in kids of other ages as well. On [...]
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What To Do About The Holiday Blues
Andrea Ramsay Speers
Not everyone feels festive around the holidays. Pressure to pull off the “perfect” holiday can come from others or from within ourselves. Even when we try to stay calm about [...]
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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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Stuffing the Turkey, Trimming the Tree, Lighting the Candles: The Importance of Holiday Family Traditions
Andrea Ramsay Speers
When you think back to your own childhood, what are the holiday family traditions that stand out most? Were the activities you remember now the ones you were most determined [...]
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Cyber-Safety Tips For Kids
Andrea Ramsay Speers
While looking for cyber-safety tips for kids, I came across the site www.ProtectKidsOnline.ca Updated regularly, it breaks down interests and risks broken down by age. It [...]
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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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Nighty-Night
With the lazy days of summer behind us, it’s time to turn our attention back to the regular routines and structure of school days. One of the first things to slip when [...]
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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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Happiness At Home: 33 Ways to Use Your Journal for Self-Discovery and Self-Expression
Andrea Ramsay Speers
As a therapist, I often suggest to clients that they explore their feelings and thoughts by keeping a journal. Sometimes clients ask for a bit of direction with this process. [...]
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