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"Moody" and "unpredictable" are adjectives parents will often use when referring to their teenagers.

The more 2 parents differ in their approaches to discipline, the more likely it leads to trouble for the child.

Criticism is not a motivator.

The teenage years require a delicate balance between the young person's need to gain independence, and the parent's need to retain authority.

Whining and crying are employed by kids for the purpose of getting something. If it works, then it was worth the effort and will be repeated.

Adolescence can be the cruelest place on earth. It can really be heartless.  ( Tori Amos)

"To be a man, a boy must see a man."  (J.R. Moehringer)

The best inheritance  parents can give their children is a few minutes of their time each day.

Parenting style matters - a lot!

A tantruming toddler is a little ball of writhing muscle and incredible strength. It's like trying to carry a greased pig past a slop bucket.

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First Day of School

 

“Back To School” sales are just around the corner and legions of little children will soon begin “Big School”. This can be a stressful time for both the child and the parents. Before your child starts school, it is helpful if your child can independently:

  • do up his own shoes
  • put on and take off his coat
  • take care of toilet business – clothes, flush, wash
  • blow his nose
  • use a knife, fork & spoon
  • wait for attention
  • take turns
  • share
  • return toys, etc. to rightful place
  • recognize his own belongings
  • recognize his name in print
  • make his needs known
  • follow simple instructions
  • appropriately use pencils, crayons, markers,paintbrush, scissors, glue, etc.
  • recognize and name the letters of the alphabet
  • knows and recognizes the numbers to 10
  • can count objects to 10
  • knows the basic colours: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple and black
  • knows the basic shapes: circle, triangle, square, rectangle
  • knows basic coins: nickel, dime, quarter

The bottom line is, your child will benefit most from his first months at school if he is able to take care of his personal needs with a minimal amount of assistance.

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Workshops

+ Behaviour Management (now available online)

This full day or 2 evening workshop will introduce you […]

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+ Lick Your Kids

  “Lick Your Kids” (figuratively not literally) (2 hours) First […]

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+ A Parent’s Guide to the Teenage Brain

  A teenager’s brain is not just an adult brain […]

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+ Reading Rescue

A program for children with reading problems

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+ Taming a Toddler

Many parents wonder what hit them when their sweet little baby turns into an unreasonable toddler – ideas for dealing with mealtime, bedtime, temper tanturms, toilet training, noncompliance, etc.

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2720 Rath Street, Putnam, Ontario
NOL 2BO

Phone: (519) 485-4678
Fax: (519) 485-0281

Email: info@rickharper.ca

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