by Amelia | Aug 16, 2020 | #newtools
“Is this normal?” “Does this have anything to do with my child’s ADHD?” “Am I screwing up this parenting thing?” “Is it too late to have a better relationship with my child?” When my son’s behavioural...
by Amelia | Jan 26, 2020 | #newtools
What’s the worst thing about helping your child with homework? Is it actually sitting down in the first place? Battling distractions and complaints? Trying to figure out what the heck the teacher actually wants? For me, it’s communication. When my son...
by Amelia | Nov 4, 2019 | #newtools
Dealing with negative thoughts… so you can have more adventures and do the things you care about [Grown-ups! If you are reading this, welcome! Do you have a flashlight and a blanket handy? If so, now is a perfect time to whip up a quick blanket fort and read...
by Amelia | Sep 16, 2019 | #celebrateprogress, #youarehere
Do you ever worry that your child might not be empathetic? It hurts to hear from the teacher that your child has been bullying other children at school. It’s confusing when children ignore a sibling in distress or lash out in ways that seem intentionally cruel....
by Amelia | Jul 16, 2019 | #newtools
Let’s be honest for a minute. There is a large part of your brain, as a parent, whose only job is to keep you and your family from descending into chaos and peril. Your ears can now hear the sound of furniture scratching the floor, the quiet scribble of a crayon...
by Amelia | Jun 22, 2019 | Cooperation and compliance
“Let’s stay focused. Come on.” “That’s not what we’re here for. We’re going to be late.” “Please put that down. You’re going to… oh! *sigh*” When the whole world is full of exciting new projects,...
by Amelia | Jun 3, 2019 | #newtools
It was one of those proud mama moments. I was watching my little son standing at the sink with a group of adult volunteers, wiping dishes with a tea towel and chattering away (probably inviting them to play science trivia with him or explaining the merits of his...
by Amelia | May 17, 2019 | #newtools
Here’s a ridiculous question: would you rather be treated for a bear trap injury, or learn how to avoid one in the first place? It’s a gruesome image, but when I think about some of the most upsetting behavioural problems parents face, it seems pretty apt. When a big...
by Amelia | May 2, 2019 | #youarehere
A lavender card, and some tender words scrawled in crayon. A croissant balanced on a tray, a fresh flower, and a bud vase. When you imagine a proper Mother’s Day, is this what you see? Does your heart ache a little at the thought of this Instagram-worthy display,...
by Amelia | Apr 19, 2019 | #imaginesomethingbetter
“Oppositional defiant disorder.” Your child was struggling with behaviour, and you needed help. You reached out to a professional, you told them your story, and you received an assessment. You read the words “Oppositional defiant disorder.”...
