Lockdown has been both the best and worst of times for our family. While I won't get into all the particulars of both, some highlights have been eating dinner as a family more, spending way more time … [Read more...] about Stop whining in its tracks with this simple strategy
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Teaching children to be effective allies – backed social science
On the first day of winter classes, my husband and three kids joined me on my drive up to university. While I found my seat in a brightly lit, 300-seat theatre, they galavanted between kiosks in the … [Read more...] about Teaching children to be effective allies – backed social science
Why white parents need to talk to their children about privilege and racism
It's been one week since a police officer knelt on George Floyd's neck killing him. Protests and riots have broken out all over America as people call for black lives to hold the same value as those … [Read more...] about Why white parents need to talk to their children about privilege and racism
Time-in vs. Timeout: How to decide what’s right for your family
Pop psychology is littered with information on the consequences of timeouts and why parents should use time-ins instead. The truth is, it isn't as cut and dry as that. Inside you will find info on … [Read more...] about Time-in vs. Timeout: How to decide what’s right for your family
It’s Science. Dropping negative language improves child behaviour.
We tend to underestimate how negative language impacts children. Find out why it is a less effective form of discipline, what research on neurobiology says about how to speak more effectively and find … [Read more...] about It’s Science. Dropping negative language improves child behaviour.