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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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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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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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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Morning Routines
Andrea Ramsay Speers
Kids thrive on routines. We see this clearly with infants and toddlers, but even as kids grow and begin school, they still need for predictability and order. Routines help [...]
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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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