“One of the most precious times of the day has been that moment before bed when we get to connect with our kids. This time of the day was initially the most dangerous time of day – known as the (not so) ‘Happy Hour’. The hour of chaos as the kids get bathed and fed and one tries to run the en¬ergiser battery in said kid’s vocal-chords flat before bed. I would be screaming and shouting, burning the food… perhaps even bursting into tears from exhaustion most afternoons…”
“Many parents use rewards systems to help kids reach behavioural milestones. Rewards charts are positive reinforcement of good behaviour. Stressing positive behaviour helps build self-esteem and encourages children to repeat the rewarded behaviour…”
“I was watching a movie last night and the one-character states she will never allow her children to believe in Santa, the Tooth Fairy or the Easter Bunny as the disappointment would be too much when the children find out that’s all fantasy….”
“During the Christmas holiday season there are a number of opportunities to give to the community and to those in need. This is a great time of year to teach children about the importance of giving back, which is a value they will have throughout their lives. We have put together some ways of introducing the concept to them…”
“The one thing you can count on when you are expecting twins is that your home life is going to change drasti¬cally. Yip, your house will resemble a day care facility and you may never get to make your bed! Everything is doubled! But that goes for the trials and the joys of having multiples…”
