Parenting Coach

name Terry Carson, M.Ed. is Canada’s first certified Parenting Coach. As a mother of four, she knows the challenges facing today’s parents. Her "CD Excuse Me!" helps to teach their children how to politely interrupt and how to get rid of whining. To purchase "Excuse Me!", go to www.TheParentingCoach.ca. Also, sign up for The Parenting Newsletter and receive “The #1 Mistake Good Parents Make” as a free gift.

A Dozen Tips for Parents of Babies

20th May 2008
Babies are wonderful! They will go through many changes in the first 18 months of life, from being totally dependent on their adult parents or care givers to talking and walking on their own. Parents of teens sometimes reminisce about these earlier, si... Read >

How to Make 'Cents' of Allowance

20th May 2008
Allowances are a great opportunity to teach children about money. That means that you don't send mixed messages and use allowance to bribe your kids to do their chores or punish them by taking it away when they don't. Chores should be kept separate from... Read >

Interrupting

06th April 2008
Stop Interrupting Me! Kids are impatient. When they want something, they want it now! Which often translates into interrupting a parent's conversation or activity. Many parents tell me they have tried to get their kids to not interrupt. Take a ... Read >

Is Sleep Your New Sex?

25th March 2008
Let's face it….kids are EXHAUSTING. And the romantic side of a relationship is often trumped by a need for sleep. Parents don't want to talk openly about this topic, but I can assure you that many are experiencing this problem. It's extremely common ... Read >