Making Friends
Learning to form friendships may be a
challenge for some children, but making and
retaining relationships is an important skill to
have for developing social interaction and
emotional independence.
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Raising Successful Kids
What do you need to do as a parent
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to raise a successful kid? Madeline Levine is
the author of a NY Times article that references the
research of developmental psychologists, Baumrind
Dweck from the U. of California Berkeley and Stanford
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Transitions and Behaviour
Help your child understand their emotions
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during major transitions either at home or
at school. Each child is unique and will
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Scheduling around a New Baby
Are you a new parent who just realized
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that everything takes longer when you have a
baby? Simply going to the grocery store
use to take you 30 minutes, but with a
new baby the trip takes more than an hour.
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Aggressive Behaviour
Pinching, name-calling, bullying: these are
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some the behaviours that toddlers will
experience and/or reciprocate. Tips on
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Expectations of Your Child’s Behaviour
Do you have realistic expectations of your child’s
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behaviour? Tips on providing structure and
paying attention to your child is key to
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Successful Day at the Races
Thank you to all of our supporters that
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came out to the Hastings Race Track to
support us and to all of the hard working
volunteers who made this event possible. -
Temper Tantrums
No!, I don’t want to! I don’t like it! No!
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Do these words sound familiar?
A quick reaction for parents is
either negotiate or answer them.
These ways may not be the best and
there are effective ways to deal
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Potty Training
When your child is ready to put away
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the diaper, there are some fun ways
to encourage them to use the toilet.
If you have a boy, drop a few pieces
Cheerios in the water and tell them to
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Accepting a New Baby
Sibling rivalry is common when a new baby
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is introduced to the family. Find out
creative ways to include your older child into
the new baby’s routines.
