As our young adults transition to university, we understand our relationship with them will evolve. What we may not be prepared for are the changes that can occur in the relationship between parents during this time. This change may be more profound if, for various reasons, one parent decides to

Throughout my career, I've heard countless client stories from or involving fathers – some heartwarming, some challenging, and some complex. Most fathers enter into parenthood with the best intentions, striving to create a loving home. To the dedicated dads I've worked with, your pure love and unwavering commitment, even in moments

As a parenting instructor, one of the most profound questions I've encountered is: "What do I do when my child is exploring their sexual orientation and/or gender identity?" This question touches the core of parental love and concern, often revealing a whirlwind of emotions and uncertainties. Here's a step-by-step guide

“I’m a changed man and I want to lead a healthy life,” Michael shared, recounting the disconnect and disharmony between him and his three daughters pre-Parent Effectiveness Training (P.E.T.): when they spoke, he silenced them; when they sought his attention, he dismissed them, and when they behaved in ways that

My children’s behaviour used to confuse and frustrate me. I would shout at them if they left their school shoes and bags on the floor when they got home from school; I’d tell them to shut up if they cried because I found it too noisy, and I would hit

How can we let go of fear to parent with trust? Here, a mother shares her journey and the joys that came with it. "In the early stages of the pandemic when only outdoor activities were allowed in our state, my then-13-year-old son, Daniel, asked if I could take him to

For many, a New Year represents an opportunity to reflect on the past year and resolve to improve in the year ahead. Yet, research shows many of us struggle to stick to our resolutions in part because they’re too broad and lack specificity. Take the resolution to ‘Yell Less’, for example. Like

  Mark once described himself as a nag. His every evening was spent yelling at his teenage children to eat less junk food and not bring their phones to the dining table. Shouting, threats, punishments – nothing seemed to break their habits and Mark, a single dad, began to dread going

Can P.E.T. skills stand the test of time? Coming from a family where her parents held authoritative roles and obedience was deemed the sole measure of being a good child,  Nadia felt she lacked the necessary skills to engage with her own two children. Her eldest child, then 9, possessed a

Then Kaesha* was raised by a permissive mother and an authoritarian father, which resulted in a conflict-filled childhood. Wanting to give her three children a safe and peaceful childhood, she dedicated all her time to raising them and considered herself selfish for putting her own needs first. But she often found