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Great Call with Annie Fox!

If you are wanting help guiding your child through Grades 6 to 8, Annie Fox has the answers. Her warm, relaxed style makes her easy to listen to and relate to what she is saying. Topics included: – how to help your child see the value in being assertive – dating – media use such [...]

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Imagine Being Able to Help Your Middle School-Age Child Thrive, not Just Survive

Let’s face it, middle school can be a BRUTAL experience. If teens are going to go off track, most of them start to derail during the middle school years. •           Are you afraid that your child will go sideways during middle school? •           Would you like to know the best ways to prepare and work [...]

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What’s Your Definition of Great Parenting?

One of my Ezine articles was about the importance of having a clear vision for what you want your family to be like. A great way of taping into your vision, is to start by answering the question, what’s great parenting look like to you? Please comment below with your definition of great parenting. Be [...]

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Do you have a vision for your family?

Awhile back I posted an article on Ezine Articles about the problem parents have with a lack of vision. I speak from experience, because when I began parenting I had no idea of the importance of holding a positive vision. Instead I got caught in the moment, and often lived a cycle of frustration; my [...]

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Helping Kids Find their Flow: Why Kids’ Activities Matter

Last night as we watched the grand finale of the kids’ musical, I was struck by how powerful this one event has been in their lives. The irony is that both kids wanted to bail in the days and hours leading up to the camp. They were nervous about singing, wondered if they’d like the [...]

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