Alyson Schafer
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Looking after your kids’ mental health during COVID-19: Be present, be awareWhen it comes to parents ensuring good mental health for their children, parenting expert Alyson Schafer says that prevention is key.LifestyleMay 11, 2021
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Kids have been stuck home for weeks. Here’s how to ease them back into the worldThere's no road map for moving children back into the world during the COVID-19 pandemic, so we reached out to three experts to find out how parents can ease this transition.LifestyleMay 28, 2020
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Setting boundaries: kids are more likely to follow rules when they get a say in themParenting author and family counsellor Alyson Schafer says it's a child's job to find and negotiate boundaries. But if they have a say in the rules, they are much more likely to follow them.LifestyleMar 10, 2020
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When should your child stop using a stroller?Snooki was at Disney World with her kids (aged 4 and 6) in strollers and it sparked debate.LifestyleApr 5, 2019
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How to foster good behaviour in kids? Expert says throw away behaviour chartsWhile parents and teachers may turn to behaviour charts, the seemingly benign gold stickers or the smiley face magnet may have a downside.CanadaSep 21, 2018
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Are 1st-year university students dependent on parents? Yes, but that’s OK, expert saysFirst-year university students can struggle with living independently if they've been raised by "helicopter parents," according to one counsellor. But staying in touch doesn't always signal a lack of autonomy.Sep 4, 2018
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BLOG: Tired of the tug-o-war? Why kids shouldn’t always have to shareWe aren't born with the ability to share--taking turns is learned. We ask parenting expert Alyson Schafer how parents can help train their toddlers and preschoolers to share.LifestyleAug 16, 2018
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How meditation can help you become a calmer parentLifestyle Meditation owner Mandy Trapp describes how meditation can help parents become calmer and less reactive.LifestyleJan 2, 2018
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BLOG: What to do when your toddler hitsIt's a common phase for toddlers struggling to express themselves. Laurel Gregory takes a look at what hitting is all about and what parents can do.LifestyleNov 21, 2017
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This is what teens are really doing on their spring break vacationsIs spring break really all about underage drinking, non-stop partying and experimenting with sex?LifestyleMar 10, 2017
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