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Some parents get nervous at the thought of talking with their teens, especially when talking about adult issues, but the only way to get past your nerves is to get through it once and then keep talking…

Having open lines of communications for teens, means being available on their schedule. If your teen wants to talk with you, they want to talk to you right now - not after supper or in...

A moment with Carmen Scott

Discipline 101

Carmen Scott

Discipline and parenting styles are always a hot topic. The one parenting “tool” that all...

A moment with Carmen Scott

What You Need To Know Before You...

Carmen Scott

When you make a purchase on-line, you save time and money. You save the time it takes you to...

A moment with Carmen Scott

How To Avoid The Aches & Pains...

Carmen Scott

Avoiding aches and pains when you travel is essential to enjoying your trip. Start by factoring...

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Extracurricular Activities Empower...

Carmen Scott

One of the goals of parenting is to see your children live healthy and productive lives. One of...

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The BC Education Savings Grant

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Starting immediately, all B.C. children with an RESP and born on or after January 1, 2007 will...

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Kids & Sport Injuries

Carmen Scott

Kids and sports mean early morning practices, rushed meal times and great memories, but it also...

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Communicating With Teens

Carmen Scott

Some parents get nervous at the thought of talking with their teens, especially when talking...

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Choosing a Spring Break Camp

Carmen Scott

Spring break is here, and for most of us that means a scramble to find activities for our...

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I’d Rather_______, Than Travel...

Carmen Scott

Most of us feel this type of apprehension when planning a family trip! As any parent can tell...

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Small Changes = Big Results

Carmen Scott

Health - we all want it... we all say we’re working on it... but very few of us are living it....

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When Back Talk Gets Out Of Hand

Carmen Scott

We’ve all been around children who are being aggressive, acting out, or being rude. Back talk is...

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ICE -'In Case of Emergency...

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Apparently this is a standard procedure paramedics follow at the scene of an accident when they...

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The New Face of Bullying

Carmen Scott

As parents we all know that bullying occurs; but did you know that as kids get older, bullying...

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4 Nutritional Mistakes Parents Make

Carmen Scott

With busy schedules, it is easy to fall into the routine of incorporating on-the-go-convenience...

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How’s Your Sleep Vocabulary?

Carmen Scott

Everyone needs sleep, and the College of Family Physicians of Canada reports that 65% of all...

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Say Goodbye to Birthday Meltdowns

Carmen Scott

Kid’s birthday parties are loud, messy, fun and always full of surprises! If that sounds chaotic...

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Surviving Grocery Shopping with a...

Carmen Scott

Grocery shopping is something we all do. Now take a moment and think about grocery shopping with...

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Changing the World in Your Pyjamas!

Carmen Scott

One of the greatest lessons you can teach your children is to always give more than you take. A...

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Just breath and let the glitter...

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One of the most difficult challenges facing a parent can...

A moment with Carmen Scott

Take Your Turn

Carmen Scott

For many of us, getting our young children to share is a constant struggle. In many cases it...

Discipline 101

Carmen Scott

Discipline and parenting styles are always a hot topic. The one parenting “tool” that all parents need is good communication skills. This skill will allow you to listen and respond with empathy...

What You Need To Know Before You Shop On-Line!

Carmen Scott

When you make a purchase on-line, you save time and money. You save the time it takes you to get dressed and drive to the store and you save money because companies don't need to “pass on”...

How To Avoid The Aches & Pains Of Travel

Carmen Scott

Avoiding aches and pains when you travel is essential to enjoying your trip. Start by factoring in where you are going, how long you will be traveling, and what types of activities you’ll be...