It’s winter time, and while I’m working, it also feels a little bit like hibernation time. In southern Ontario the temperature can fluctuate 40 degrees Celsius in the span of a few days. Just last week it was -30 and then we had 3 balmy days of 10 degrees. And then an ice storm. During […]
Conscious Parenting
The Epidemic Of Parent Shaming
I’ll admit, when the latest parent shaming article came out, I clicked on it and read it. Have you heard about lawnmower parents who “mow” all the obstacles away for their children? After reading it part of me basked in the pleasure of, “I wouldn’t drive a water bottle to school for my teen” and […]
Consciously Parenting A Child With Anxiety: Part 1
Consciously parenting a child with anxiety is both rewarding and tough. Our first reaction may be to get someone else to “fix” our child’s problem. This has been the first step in supporting children for a long time in the therapy world. As a parent it can feel overwhelming and intimidating to put the lens […]
Validation: How To Support Your Children And Spouse When You Really Don’t Want To
Your child rolls his eyes at you. Your partner complains about her work for the 400th time and doesn’t take any of your advice. What is your feeling in each of these situations? Anger, irritation, or annoyance is quite likely. The First Reaction: Defensiveness It can be easy to get defensive in these situations – […]
Anger, What Is It Good For?
My kids and I have been reading a lot of Calvin and Hobbes comic books these days. My kids laugh away at all of Calvin’s silly antics and vivid imagination. They think that his club, Getting Rid of Sliming girlS (GROSS), is hilarious. As a parent I notice that Calvin is angry a lot. My kids […]
