children

By the time May or June rolls around, even parents are looking forward to a break from school – getting up early to make lunches, driving to and from extra curricular activities and dealing with homework hassles. However, we also know that the long break…

"You're Not the Boss of Me!"

March 2, 2012

Articles

A five year old stands, arms folded across her chest, in the centre of the living room. Its 8:30pm and she’s been told that it’s time to turn the television off and get ready for bed. “You’re not the boss of me,” she responds indignantly.…

Is it OK to lie to your kids?

March 1, 2012

Online, Print

Quoted in “Is it OK to lie to your kids?” by Lisa van de Geyn in Today’s Parent

Parenting an anxious child

August 28, 2011

Experts Connect Podcasts

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Dr. Debby Zweig. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: How to identify signs that your child may be more anxious than an average child his/her age What steps to take in order to have him/her assessed…

Separation & Divorce: The ABC's of helping your family cope with change

August 21, 2011

Experts Connect Podcasts

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Deborah Moskovitch. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: The normal range of mixed emotion you will experience after the separation. The most common mistakes that parents unintentionally make with their children after the separation. The most…

Parenting a child with learning difficulties

July 23, 2011

Experts Connect Podcasts

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Dr. Helena Zajdeman. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: How to identify signs that your child may have a learning difficulty. What steps to take in order to have him/her assessed and by whom. Why a formal…