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Why 3 hours is too much screen time

What happens when you have an active, involved kid with good grades, who wants to play video games for three straight hours a day, every day?

March 4, 2019

Relationships with Others

Managing your children’s friends

From the first day of school, our children’s friends have an important role in their lives. Here is a little guide to help you find out how to manage the friends, the visits, and the day trips.

February 25, 2019

Tests and Stress

How to: Dealing with your child's first heartbreak

With their little eyes full of tears, your son or daughter swears that they will never fall in love again. A child’s first heartbreak is devastating. Can we pick up the pieces of their broken hearts?

February 18, 2019

Relationships with Others

Kids' love stories

Most children will experience at least one « love story » before reaching puberty. What about your child? Have they already had a first love?

February 11, 2019

Sexuality

Nudity and modesty

A young child running around naked, a breastfeeding mom who shows her breasts a lot more than she used to, a father running out of the shower. How should we deal with nudity?

February 11, 2019

Relationships with Others

My child is often absentminded!

Do you find yourself often repeating phrases like "Hello? Is anyone there?" ? If so, it seems that your child is often absentminded. Here's how to help your distracted children stay concentrated.

January 21, 2019

Natural Alternatives

Recurrent infections in children

Does your child have another bad cough that wakes you up at night, a runny nose, otitis, bronchitis, and antibiotics? Winter can be stressful for children and even more so for parents.

January 14, 2019

Relationships with Others

10 must-have manners

Good manners have changed a lot over the years but some attentions never go out of style. To raise a polite and well-liked child, here are ten must-have manners.

December 31, 2018

Learnings

Developing your child’s sense of humor

All your tickle-tickle and comic antics will soon pay off and develop your child's sense of humor. After all, laughter is the best medicine!

November 19, 2018

Healthy Body

5 signs your child could suffer from vision problems

Did you know that most children who have vision problems don’t even realize it?

October 29, 2018

Homework and Study

8 rules for smooth homework time

A homework routine, a clearly identified study corner, optimal organization, greater autonomy of the child and regular encouragement are the keys to a successful homework time!