Helping children feel secure while you are away
By Josh Lockhart One observation I am having when working with parents is that children who come from a two parent house seem to go to bed better when both …
I Love You This Much
By Nancy Schneider, PHEc, M.Sc. We are always looking for ways to let our children know they are special. Here are a few ideas you can use on Valentines or …
Creating a safe haven and secure base
By Joshua Lockhart It’s been a few years since Brene Brown delivered her YouTube sensation TED talk about being vulnerable. She related how for humans, our core need and desire …
The Importance of Aunts
By Lavonne Kroeker, PHEc Many of us have had the pleasure of growing up under the watchful eye of the sister of our dad or mom – an aunt can …
Establishing Trust With Your Infant
By Josh Lockhart According to Barbara and Philip Newman infants (birth to two years old) experience the psychsocial crisis of Turst vs Mistrust. A psychosocial crisis is a predictable life …
The Halloween Effect
by Tracey Drabyk-Zirk, Professional Home Economist Many teachers and parents too, believe there’s a marked difference in children’s behavior on those days immediately following Halloween. More often than not, sugar …
70 Ways To Show Kids You Care
Hang this list on your fridge and check off an item at a time, as you make a difference in a child’s life.
Picky Eaters
Children with food preferences are often labelled as “picky eaters”. Parents need to be aware that it is normal for children to have food preferences. Toddlers and young children often …
