Natural Alternatives
Stress... Do children feel it too?
How can you help your children deal effectively with stressful situations? Here is what I consider to be helpful tools.
9 to 12 years old
Natural Alternatives
Infections, Diseases and Booboos
The ABCs of over-the-counter medication
Just because drugs are sold over-the-counter doesn’t mean that they are harmless. Here’s a little guide to help you heal your child safely this flu season.
September 21, 2020
Problems
My second child doesn’t like school as much as the first
Your eldest loves school and has good grades. Her little brother is not as enthusiastic! How can you encourage the first without discouraging the second?
September 8, 2020
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 7, 2020
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 7, 2020
Problems
School stress: how can we help?
Stress is a response of the body that is useful for survival. If an optimal stress level is necessary, what should we do when we exceed this level?
September 7, 2020
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 7, 2020
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?
August 31, 2020
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 31, 2020
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 17, 2020
Relationships with Others
Flying solo vs being popular
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?
August 10, 2020
Tests and Stress
How to talk about drugs with children
You must find the right words, the right moment, the good examples... How can you inform your children without scaring them or making them want to try it out?
August 10, 2020
Special Files
Holidays games and activities
Looking for inspiration to stay busy and entertained during the Holidays ? We have great suggestions for the whole family!
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…
