parenting

Ever feel like you spend half your time managing other family members’ behaviour, especially when it has to do with technology? Up until recently, every month, as the days drew closer to the end of our cell phone and internet billing cycle, I waited for…

https://www.parentscanada.com/family-life/how-to-make-the-most-out-of-play-time/

How to make the most out of play time

December 3, 2016

Parents Canada

Article in Parents Canada about the power of play time and how it is a key way to connect to your children.

Is your child an Olympic hopeful?

August 22, 2016

Articles

Children and parents will soon transition back into another school year along with old and new extra curricular activities. Many children, inspired by watching the Olympic games unfold in front of them, may show a renewed sense of enthusiasm or even embark on a new…

https://www.rcinet.ca/en/2016/08/09/parent-young-elite-athletes-with-care-urges-psychologist/

Parenting hopeful elite athletes

August 20, 2016

Radio

Sara chats about parenting hopeful elite athletes on Radio Canada International

https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2691223195

Helicopter parenting & older children

July 14, 2016

Radio

Sara is interviewed on CBC Radio about helicopter parenting and its mental health effects on older children, some who are leaving home for university or college. Segment starts at 39:00.

https://web.archive.org/web/20160616070132/http://hermagazine.ca:80/losing-it-with-the-kids/

Help! I’m Always Losing It with the Kids

June 20, 2016

Articles

Sara offers advice if you feel guilty for always “losing it” with your kids