Developmental Milestones [Part 3: Preschool]
< Developmental Milestones [Part 2: Toddlers] Preschool In the 1920’s and 1930’s, Arnold Gessell and Jean Piaget may have invented much of what we know about…
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Developmental Milestones [Part 2: Toddlers]
< Developmental Milestones [Part 1: Infancy] Toddlers A toddler is a person who “totters” according to history books. The interesting thing about tottering (or toddling) is…
Developmental Milestones [Part 1: Infancy]
< Developmental Milestones [Introduction] Infancy In this exciting stage things happen extremely quickly. We stare in wonder as this miracle unfurls before our eyes – and…
Developmental Milestones [Introduction]
You’ve got to learn to crawl before you can walk. This statement is regarded as a truism, and a metaphor for life. We say it…
My Annual Review: 2021 Edition
For the past three years I’ve made the decision to publicly audit my year, examining what went well, what didn’t, and what I’ve learned. (Here…
My 13 Favourite Books in 2021
Over recent years, researchers have discovered that one of the best ways to manage anxiety, boredom, and a myriad of other mental illness-related symptoms is…
Take Back Christmas
Christmas is the season that “should” fill us with joy. We are supposed to be relaxing. We are supposed to be spending time with those…
Building Strong Parent-Child Connections That Last
Building connections with children goes beyond just spending time together—it’s about creating moments where your child feels truly seen, heard, and valued. These connections aren’t…
Parenting an ADHD child
ADHD is one of the most provocative diagnoses that exists in the world of child and adolescent psychology. Tell someone that your child has ADHD…
Self Care Strategies That Really Work
Picture this scenario: You’re opening up to a friend about the overwhelming challenges you face as you juggle your children and your multitudinous other responsibilities.…
What’s Your Parenting Style?
There’s a phrase I hear a lot. It’s usually some variation on the following: There’s no one right way to parent. In the past I’ve…
7 Tips for Raising Girls
A short while ago my new book about teenage girls, Miss-Connection, was released. The book appeared on some bestseller lists around the country. Since then, I’ve…
3 Strategies for Inoculating Girls Against Stress
It is generally well accepted that females experience greater levels of depression and anxiety than males. This is true, not only during adulthood, but also…
Little Wins…
Here’s a quick quiz for you Think about the children you raise, the students you teach, or the employees you oversee. If you want them…
Attitude Is Everything
When my youngest daughter was around 18 months old we shared an experience that taught me a valuable lesson about how our attitude is everything.…
What Legacy Are You Building?
Pause and think, for just a moment, of the most excellent person you have ever met… What made them so “excellent”? Is it possible to…