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how to start a Gratitude jar
This video is about how to start a gratitude jar in your home. In our busy lives, we sometimes forget to be thankful for the things that we have. I would encourage all of you to add a Gratitude jar into your family life. It is a simple way to intentionally be thankful...
8 ways you might be over-parenting | important Parenting Tips
8 ways you might be over-parenting. There are many parenting styles today. One of the most destructive parenting styles is over-parenting. This basically means doing too much for our kids. When we over-function as parents, our kids, in turn, under-function. This ends...
To students NOT working this summer… and their parents
This vlog is for both parents and students. Just some thoughts for those students who did not get a summer job. I have had about 50 conversations with parents about students, summer jobs, and responsibilities around the house in the past few months. I think we need to...
Apps aren’t bad. It’s what you do with them that might be
Please don't buy into all of the "Sky is falling" emails saying you must to delete these apps off of your kid's phones or else. Talk to your kids about apps, just don't delete them. Common sense and teaching our kids proper use of technology must rule over fear.
The Dangers of Distracted Parenting
Parents often message me talking about their kids and their addiction to their phones. We rarely talk about the phone use of us as parents. Yet for all the talk about children’s screen time, surprisingly little attention is paid to screen use by parents themselves,...
Tips on giving allowance. How we did this in our house.
Parents often ask me if they should give allowance to their younger kids. They ask questions like when should they start? How much should they give? Should they pair allowance to chores? This short video shows how we dealt with these issues in our house....
How do I help my child/teen with their anxiety/depression/panic attacks?
We as parents must get better at listening and advocating for our kids. This short video covers some of the basics of how we can help our kids. https://youtu.be/2b95tSLdAYc Send any other mental health questions you would like me to do future videos on.
First 11 blogs for parents: Navigating Everything
Below are the first 11 blogs (and an introduction) on my youtube channel for parents. Please make sure you subscribe. Enjoy. If you have any topics you would like me to discuss let me know. https://youtu.be/j8F8LPiP5Ls https://youtu.be/MWLDdlTU7wo...
Parenting Book Suggestion | Julie Lythcott-Haims – How to Raise an Adult
Here is another amazing book for parents to add to their reading collection. Canadian Amazon - https://amzn.to/2GFGDWu Affiliate Disclosure: This is an Amazon affiliate link. If you purchase through it, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank...
Best Parenting Controls Hardware/Software/Apps for online safety
One of the most asked questions at my talks is about the internet and safety for our kids. This video is about the hardware and software that can be used to help in this area. If you have not subscribed yet please do. If you think I am missing any great applications...
