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Family Meetings have really caught on and I am so thrilled. It is an amazing communication tool and let’s everyone in the family have a chance to be heard. The rewards are plentiful! If you haven’t held your first family meeting yet, this blog post will give you all the information you need, starting with all the good that can come from starting on the family meeting path. Discover the 5 benefits of holding family meetings here!
Parent Coaching
Counselling
Counselling for Parents
Mondays 2pm-7pm & Tuesdays 9am-4pm
Office or Skype sessions available
If you would like to learn more about booking a counselling session with me, please send an email to hello@alysonschafer.com
Parenting Strategies for Tweens and Teens
Workshop
Parenting Strategies for Tweens and Teens
January 25, 2020
Holland Bloorview, 150 Kilgour Rd, East York, ON M4G 1R8
Parenting Strategies for Tweens and Teens: refresh your parenting approach and learn new skills for the novel challenges of raising teens in 2020.
In this workshop, designed for parents of children aged 9 – 19, parents will learn the changes that happen in this unique 10-year span of life called “adolescence”. Parents will discover new parenting approaches and skills to keep their relationship strong during this tumultuous time of change and prepare their child for a successful launch into adulthood.
We will cover:
- * Developmental changes and psychological issues
- * Switching parenting styles from teacher to coach
- * Communication and problem-solving skills to end power struggles and keep your relationship open, harmonious and close
- * Reducing high-risk behaviour
- * Navigating social media, gaming and technology
- * Discuss the personal issues you bring to the class
Family Meetings
Family Meetings have really caught on and I am so thrilled. It is an amazing communication tool and let’s everyone in the family have a chance to be heard. The rewards are plentiful! If you haven’t held your first family meeting yet, this blog post will give you all the information you need, starting with all the good that can come from starting on the family meeting path. Discover the 5 benefits of holding family meetings here!
More details here!
Parent Coaching
Counselling
Counselling for Parents
Mondays 2pm-7pm & Tuesdays 9am-4pm
Office or Skype sessions available
If you would like to learn more about booking a counselling session with me, please send an email to hello@alysonschafer.com
More details here!
Parenting Strategies for Tweens and Teens
Workshop
Parenting Strategies for Tweens and Teens
January 25, 2020
Holland Bloorview, 150 Kilgour Rd, East York, ON M4G 1R8
Parenting Strategies for Tweens and Teens: refresh your parenting approach and learn new skills for the novel challenges of raising teens in 2020.
In this workshop, designed for parents of children aged 9 – 19, parents will learn the changes that happen in this unique 10-year span of life called “adolescence”. Parents will discover new parenting approaches and skills to keep their relationship strong during this tumultuous time of change and prepare their child for a successful launch into adulthood.
We will cover:
- * Developmental changes and psychological issues
- * Switching parenting styles from teacher to coach
- * Communication and problem-solving skills to end power struggles and keep your relationship open, harmonious and close
- * Reducing high-risk behaviour
- * Navigating social media, gaming and technology
- * Discuss the personal issues you bring to the class
More details here!
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Tip of the week
Don't Let Them Stay Up Late!
It’s time we open our eyes and take a critical look at how sleep starved our children are and how it’s hurting them. Children are averaging an hour less sleep compared to 30 years go. And they’re definitely getting less than what sleep experts recommend. I wrote an article for HuffPost Canada Parents discussing the impact of sleep deprivation. The bottom line is that we aren’t doing our kids any favours by letting them stay up late! Have a read!
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