Since having my first baby, I’ve always hoped Canada would follow the lead of more progressive countries and move towards a 2 year maternity/paternity leave with full pay,…… Read more “How long should Canada’s parental leave be?”
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Why Everyone Should Know about Normal Relationship Development
It’s funny how things change. I remember in my undergrad how dry my Child Developmental Psychology, Brain & Behaviour, Parenting, and Family Studies classes seemed compared to…… Read more “Why Everyone Should Know about Normal Relationship Development”
The Kissing Hand
The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn is a classic book written to help Kindergarteners and other school- or preschool-aged kids hold onto mom or dad while apart…… Read more “The Kissing Hand”
What to do if you discover an affair
With the big Ashley Madison leak last week, many people are discovering that their spouses have had- or had been thinking about- having an affair. This discovery is…… Read more “What to do if you discover an affair”
Easy Couples Technique – 3 Nice Things
We tried this technique in the couples workshop yesterday and people liked it. A couple times a week (not everyday, that’s expecting too much), before bed (or another…… Read more “Easy Couples Technique – 3 Nice Things”
A successful summer workshop!
Thank you to the couples who joined me in the pregnant couples workshop! It was great to meet new couples during this special time in their lives,…… Read more “A successful summer workshop!”
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