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Repeal Section 43 – Canada’s Archaic “Spanking” Law that Allows Parents to Hit Their Small Children

Subject: RE: Repeal Section 43 is the closest it has been to being passed, but your help is now critical. Fwd from Kathy Lynn Dear Parenting Friends: Section 43 (the law that allows the hitting of children) is winding its … Continue reading

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Handling Friend and Family Parenting Differences

This video from Transformation to Parenting, discusses how the many parenting choices influence parent’s new lifestyle, friend choice, and decision-making. Experts such as Lolly de Jonge, Alisha Brignall, Judy Arnall, Kitty Raymond, Lisa Kathleen, and others discuss their different parenting … Continue reading

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How To Actively Listen To Feelings

Feelings matter. When your child is grumbling about something – anything, the best response is to validate their feelings. When someone feels heard, they are more likely to listen to you. Remember that while there are limits on expressing feelings … Continue reading

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Tips For Applying To College and Universities

Applications Apply early.  For many arts programs, you can apply beginning at Dec 1 of your grade 12 year.  However, admission is still contingent on final June marks so don’t slack off! Upgrade at the high school level rather than … Continue reading

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Calm-Down Tools: 70 Ways to Calm Down and Reclaim Patience in the Heat of Anger

Children need an adult’s help to calm down just as they need an adult’s help to learn Math. We don’t give a child a math book and send them to their room and tell them to come out when they … Continue reading

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