The parenting mistake we’re probably all guilty of making
It’s no doubt the #1 response parents make when they ask what they want for their kids in life: “I just want my child to be happy.” “I just want …
Ellen Jackson
To raise well-adjusted kids, two words are all you need
Forgive me the clicky headline, but this is important. I’ll confess upfront that two words are probably not all you need to raise well-adjusted kids. You also need bucket loads …
Helping your child overcome perfectionism
Do you think your child might be a perfectionist? Do they set high standards and then get cranky when they don’t live up to them? Do they expect a lot …
5 ways to teach kids the power of self acceptance
I am a firm believer in the importance of self awareness and self acceptance. Of understanding, knowing and believing in who we are as individuals. Years ago, I chanced upon …
How to have difficult conversations (with the kids and everyone else)
It’s a fact of life that at some stage or another, our kids are going to have to tackle any number of difficult conversations. Matter of fact, many of the …
Help your kids learn to solve their own problems
When kids have good problem solving skills, they’re less likely to get stressed and feel overwhelmed by life. Problem solving is a coping strategy. We can learn to cope with …