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“There should be no yelling in the home unless there is a fire.” David O. MacKay This quote reminds me of a post I did several years back. I feel like I need to revisit this post. Not because my … Continue reading
Category Archives: raising kids
I was in another team meeting the other day discussing the significant behaviour challenges of one of my 11 year old clients. The behaviour therapist was asking the child’s Mom about the consequences that she gives her son for these … Continue reading
My kids are getting older. That’s a fact. No matter how much I tell them they need to stop growing, they continue to do so, against my will. And I haven’t figured out how to stop them. I see people … Continue reading
“Don’t take this the wrong way, but it’s a bit of a nightmare co-parenting with you.” How am I not to take this the wrong way? The words were barely out of my ex-husband’s mouth and I could feel my … Continue reading
“You become like the 5 people you spend the most time with. Choose Carefully.“ Rob came home the other day having heard this quote and shared it with us all. There seems to be a few variations of the same … Continue reading
So…Rob and I are away this week on a little marriage vacation, but have been texting/emailing/FaceTiming and Google chatting with the kids(and hoping we won’t have a $500++ bill when we get home) Last night I was on FaceTime with … Continue reading
When I first met Gabe, he was 9 years old. He was super cute, and super chatty. He was so comfortable with adults and had his Dad’s charm. I instantly liked him and knew he was a special kid. However, … Continue reading
I had two conversations recently that got me thinking a lot about expectations and the importance of being a good example.Both conversations were about Mother’s Day.Both were women who were disappointed in how their children had treated them – or … Continue reading
I remember years ago seeing the movie “Stepmom” in theatres (with Julia Roberts and Susan Sarandon) 15 years ago. I loved the movie then. I actually love any movie that makes me cry – and this one was no exception. … Continue reading
“Do not line the higher road with chickens.” Great quote – right? I made it up, in case you have never heard of it. I am running a communication group with 12 of my clients. Obviously, given my job and … Continue reading