Behaviours and Discipline
Is consistency the key to success?
How useful is that consistency with a capital “C” that everyone is talking about? Super useful, I swear. But what is consistency exactly?
9 to 12 years old
Behaviours and Discipline
School Health
Setting bedtimes during the school year
During the summertime, we tend to be more permissive about our children's sleeping schedule. But once the school year begins, we must set bedtimes for our children. Adequate sleep is the best way to keep children concentrated, in shape and in a good mood; ready to face a full day of school!
September 16, 2019
Relationships with Others
How to: Dealing with a confrontational child
Your child doesn’t listen to you? Do they disobey you? Do they get hostile or aggressive when you ask them to do something? Why and how should you react? Here is some advice.
September 9, 2019
Relationships with Others
Flying solo vs being popular: Making friends and making sure your child can manage without them
Nobody ever calls your child; they never ask to invite anyone over and they seem to be playing alone at school. Is there something deeper going on?
September 9, 2019
Homework and Study
How to: 10 tips to surviving homework
Back to school period hits us all like a ton of bricks. It doesn't just affect your child! We have to help with homework, wash the uniforms, get all the right supplies ready, and the list goes on. Here are 10 strategies to survive the few first weeks and how to get back into the routine.
September 9, 2019
Problems
My child stresses over school
Does your child whines every morning before leaving for school? Do they make up crazy stories to avoid doing homework? What if your child is feeling stressed out about going to school?
September 9, 2019
Activities and Hobbies
Fun science experiments for the kids
Summer is ending but that doesn't mean the special activities with the kids have to end! Why not try your hand at easy and educative scientific experiments that allow them to learn while having fun... and get them in the mood for school!
August 26, 2019
Eating Habits
My child is a picky eater
If they gave in to their child’s every whim, some parents would build a menu around chicken nuggets, spaghetti and... chicken nuggets!
August 19, 2019
Behaviours and Discipline
Do you ever repeat yourself?
Did you know that an adult repeats a request to his child three to five times on average? And you? How many times do you repeat? Too many, I suppose.
August 12, 2019
Physical
From child to teenager
Adolescence is a period of tremendous physiological changes. These changes come with various needs that you must fulfill in new ways.
August 12, 2019
Behaviours and Discipline
Say no to physical punishment!
Recently, the press published the results of a recent study that established a link between increased aggressiveness in children and the use of corporal punishment by parents.
August 5, 2019
Family life
Kids' participation to house chores
From an early age, children can do little chores and simple tasks. All that is needed is a little encouragement and understanding of their capabilities.
August 5, 2019
Special Files
Children and Santa
We rediscover Christmas through the eyes of children : meeting Santa Claus, writing him a letter, seeing all the colorful parades, the movies we love to watch in anticipation of the big night…
Holidays games and activities
Looking for inspiration to stay busy and entertained during the Holidays ? We have great suggestions for the whole family!
