Strategies to help unspoil your child
It can be challenging when kids become overly focused on gifts, especially during the holidays. Parenting and lifestyle contributor Erica Diamond joins Global’s Laura Casella with some tips to help unspoil your child and shift their focus away from materialism.
Global News Morning Montreal
Dec 6, 2023
Mastering the parent-teacher interview
Visiting your child’s teacher can be a stressful experience. Life coach & parenting contributor, Erica Diamond joins Global’s Laura Casella with some tips on how to approach the interview, what questions you should ask and how to handle potential criticism.
Nov 22, 2023
Fall Reads for National Author’s Day
National Author’s Day is celebrated on November 1, to encourage book lovers, aspiring writers, and avid readers to support their favorite authors, while exploring the world of literature. Life coach and parenting contributor Erica Diamond joins Global’s Andrea Howick with some great fall read suggestions.
Global News Morning Montreal
Nov 1, 2023
Easing children into their ‘firsts’
Whether it’s a first sleepover, first school play or first time riding a bike, “firsts” are exciting and perhaps scary experiences that shape children’s lives. Parenting contributor Erica Diamond joins Global’s Laura Casella to discuss how to guide your kids through these milestones.
Global News Morning Montreal
Oct 25, 2023
International Day of the Girl Child
The International Day of the Girl Child is dedicated to promoting the rights and well-being of girls worldwide and advocating for their empowerment and education. Parenting contributor Erica Diamond joins Global’s Laura Casella to talk about what we can do to raise strong and empowered girls.
Oct 11, 2023
Avoiding after-school restraint collapse
After-school restraint collapse refers to the phenomenon where children, after a structured and demanding day at school, exhibit emotional or behavioral challenges once they are back home. Fortunately, parenting and life coach contributor Erica Diamond shares her tips on how to prevent it from happening with Global’s Laura Casella.
Global News Morning Montreal
Sep 27, 2023
Balancing school & extracurriculars
Dance, gymnastics, soccer, football, hockey, art, swimming: what to choose? Erica Diamond tells Global’s Laura Casella how to find the perfect extracurricular activities for your kids and manage the school workload.
Global News Morning Montreal
Sep 13, 2023
Beat the August blues
With summer coming to an end, it’s not unusual to feel sad, as we start thinking about saying goodbye to warm sunny weather and carefree days in shorts and sandals. Life coach and parenting contributor Erica Diamond joins Global’s Laura Casella with tips to help you cope with the August blues.
Global News Morning Montreal
Aug 30, 2023
How to get ready for the new school year
Erica Diamond joins Global’s Andrea Howick with everything you need to get ready for the new school year: organizational tips, useful items, and a winning mindset.
Global News Morning Montreal
Aug 23, 2023
Finishing summer with a bang
Erica Diamond joins Global’s Brayden Jagger Haines with all the ways you can make the most out of the last month of summer.
Global News Morning Montreal
Aug 2, 2023
Telling little white lies to your child
Some parents will try almost anything to encourage their children to behave, including telling them little white lies. While this may work in the short term, is it really the best approach? Life coach and parenting consultant Erica Diamond joins Global’s Laura Casella to weigh in.
Global News Morning Montreal
Jul 19, 2023
Summer reads for moms
Erica Diamond joins Global’s Laura Casella with her latest book recommendations for moms.
Global News Morning Montreal
Jul 5, 2023
Helping teens during exams season
Sticking to a schedule, studying with a buddy, and taking regular breaks, can help students improve their performance. Erica Diamond joins Global’s Laura Casella with more tips to help your kids ace their end-of-year exams.
Global News Morning Montreal
Jun 7, 2023
Embracing JOMO. The Joy of Missing Out
We’ve all heard about FOMO. Fear of missing out. But what about JOMO? Life coach and parenting consultant Erica Diamond explains how to embrace the “Joy of Missing Out.”
Global News Morning Montreal
May 24, 2023
Celebrating amazing moms
This coming weekend is all about celebrating moms, and the many ways they brighten our lives. Life coach and parenting consultant Erica Diamond joins Global’s Laura Casella to share some inspirational stories of Montreal moms who have overcome adversity to give back to their community all year round.
Global News Morning Montreal
May 10, 2023
Talking to kids about social media
New research by the Dove Self-Esteem Project found that social media is harming the mental health of 3 in 5 kids. Life coach and parenting consultant Erica Diamond joins Global’s Laura Casella with a look at some of the alarming findings and advice on how to help teens navigate some common online pitfalls.
Global News Morning Montreal
Apr 26, 2023
Beating the Monday Blues
The “Sunday Scaries” also known as the “Sunday Blues,” can give you a sense of anxiety or dread as you contemplate the new workweek. Life coach Erica Diamond joins Global’s Laura Casella with some tips on how to beat it.
Global News Morning Montreal
Apr 12, 2023
Spring clean your bedtime routine
Adopting the right bedtime routine can not only help you sleep better, but also, help you wake up on the right side of the bed. Life coach Erica Diamond joins Global’s Laura Casella with some tips to spring clean your evening habits to enjoy a more productive, stress-free morning.
Global News Morning Montreal
Mar 29, 2023
The ins & outs of “Sittervising”
Do you find yourself hovering over your kids while they play, or feel like you must be actively playing with them at all times? Life coach Erica Diamond joins Global’s Laura Casella to explain the concept behind “Sittervising”, and how it can benefit both parents and kids.
Global News Morning Montreal
Mar 15, 2023
Quiet Quitting a relationship
We’ve all heard about quiet quitting your job, but what about quiet quitting our marriage? Life coach Erica Diamond joins Global’s Andrea Howick to explain how to watch out for the signs that someone’s heart may just not be in it anymore.
Global News Morning Montreal
Mar 1, 2023