I have written about not guilting kids, and that doing so actually has more negative effects than benefits. But there is a fine line between guilting and readjusting a child’s perspective. Especially when it comes to being grateful, empathetic, and understanding. If you are too careful about avoiding any guilt trips, you may run the…
Category: Parenting
Don’t Go Break”fast” Their Heart
Horrified that your kids want to make you breakfast? Here are some thoughts that might help.
Stop Being a Robotic Cleaner
At some point you’ll realize one day that you’ve been going through the motions and become a house cleaner 24/7. If you’re OCD like me, you’ll have to deal with it, these tips may help.
Talking About Multiculturalism with Kids
Living in a multicultural society brings up questions – and its worth having that discussion with kids early and in a positive and mature way.
Easy on the Kids Guilt Trips
Do you find yourself guilting your kid into doing this? It’s time to reconsider that unfair approach.
Cursing and Kids
Curse words are all around us, especially in the media. As it gets harder to avoid them around your kids, how should you deal with the everyday onslaught.
Therapeutic Books For Kids
Taking complex therapy concepts and simplifying them enough for kids to be effective – and for adults too!
Practising Delayed Gratification
This concept has been rolling around for a while – but once you think about the benefits it provides you and your kids you’ll want to start early.
14 Non-Disney Classics for Kids
Watch these classics with your kids, you’ll be surprised what great hidden gems these non-Disney cartoon films are.
The Grandparent Bonus
They may be intrusive, occasionally critical and preachy – but the benefits they provide make grandparents an invaluable privilege.
Candid Life Journeys 