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You’re about to settle into a round of Scrabble Junior with your child, age seven. Do you give it your best or hold back so as not to win by a landslide? It’s a dilemma almost every parent faces at some point. Here are a…

Can You Discipline Other People's Kids?

December 1, 2010

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Your new neighbour and her three-year-old daughter are over for a visit. Things are going beautifully until your little guest grabs a toy from your daughter and runs off with it. You’re hoping her mom will step in but – surprise! – she does nothing.…

Do as I do - The key to raising kids with character

March 17, 2010

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10 KEY TRAITS 1. Perseverance “Mom, can I have a cookie?” “Yes. After supper,” you reply. “Pleeeeeez”, your child begs, “I’m so hungry. I promise I’ll eat everything on my plate.” Frustrating, but a sign that your child doesn’t give up easily. Children who exhibit…

Say You're Sorry

February 22, 2010

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“Say you’re sorry!” you demand of your angry five-year old who has intentionally pulled his sister’s hair. He stands in silence. You demand an apology again. He manages an unapologetic “Soooory.” “No, say it like you mean it,” you say. He follows up with a…

Halloween Do's and Don'ts

October 14, 2009

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Attention all parents: It’s time, once again, to pull out the pumpkin carving set and creepy crawler decorations in preparation for Halloween. I’m sure your house is already buzzing with excitement and anticipation. Children are eager to help plan out which costume to wear –…

Developing Character in Your Children

July 31, 2009

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We all want to help our kids become caring, courageous, positive and principled people. But in today’s hectic, information-overdosed world there seem to be a thousand influences on them that we are not always happy about. And when they don’t act like the kind of…