Parents often wonder what they should expect from their adolescents. When parental expectations are too high and limits are too tight, the adolescent becomes disrespectful and family communication and relationships can break down. As adolescents grow older, parents must prepare their children for the real world, therefore real expectations. Out in the real world we Read More
Parent Tips
Curse of the Teenager
“I just don’t understand teenagers!!”“What happened to that child I loved?”“It’s like a spaceship from an alien planet stole my child and replaced him with a sullen, dissatisfied stranger!” Choose your battles wisely. What kids choose to wear or how they shear their hair are non-destructive ways of expressing their individuality. Most teens want to Read More
At The Store
Here are some tips to make shopping a positive experience. Plan ahead Be Realistic: is your child too tired or hungry to shop? Are you? If yes, postpone your trip. Review the rules: before entering the store, state your expectations, for example,“Stay with me,”“Look with your eyes,”“Walk in the store.” Take a list: let your Read More
ADHD
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)Having a child with Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be very challenging. This tip sheet aims to answer some questions you may have, and offer some encouragement for you and your child. What does ADHD look like?A child with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) may have trouble with thinking about the future, concentrating in school, Read More
Defined Fatherhood Lately?
Think about your definition of fathering: In the last few days, weeks or even months, some man has walked into a delivery room as someone’s son – and walked out as someone’s father. Although we prepare as best we can for the inevitable moment when that happens, it is still one of those events in Read More
Loving Your Fussy Baby
Why does my baby cry so much!!?? Most babies “fall apart’ one or more times a day when they’re tired, hungry or stressed. But what if your baby fusses or cries over every little thing? When your best efforts to soothe him don’t work, it’s natural to be disappointed and tense. You might even wonder Read More