Engaging Ideas for Little People

04.06.13

Environmental awareness and responsibility now on the radar.

03.01.13

So we want kids to have self-esteem, to be successful, at least according to their own definition of what that means, but we don’t want to encourage narcissism. How do we do that?

02.01.13

"Maybe Valentine's Day is a good time to re-evaluate your relationship with your spouse, and, more importantly, what your relationship looks like from the point of view of your children."

12.31.12

This year, what I will be whispering to my children before a big event will be, “It’s going to be great, but don’t try to be perfect. I’m not.”

12.29.12

"If there is ever a season to exercise a little restraint, Christmas has got to be it."

11.16.12

"Women have been encouraged to strengthen their male qualities in order to succeed. Now men will be asked to strengthen their female qualities. Either the future is rosy for my mama’s boy or I will read the entire collected works of Freud."

09.21.12

How do you deal with the "Homework Battle?" Virginia has some suggestions, or rather discussions, in this month's column.

07.27.12

"Most people know of the Mozart effect: if your kids listen to Mozart they will be smarter. But how about AC/DC, Shred Kelly, the Born Ruffians?"

06.29.12

Virginia discusses giving your children ultimatums in this month's column.

06.15.12

Virginia provides some great ideas on why you should get outside with the family this summer, along with some awesome Fernie options.

05.08.12

Truth, rules, responsible citizenship. Does any of it make a difference to a healthy community? Virginia of the Fernie Child Care Society discusses this in this month's column.

04.24.12

Notice: Please refrain from poisoning the children.

01.31.12

Just when is the right time to let your kids "take flight"?

01.23.12

Virgina of the Fernie Child Care Society contemplates the art of perception in this month's column - Below the Belt.

12.20.11

It's the most wonderful time of the year... Virginia provides some insight on the inevitable Squibble Squabble that may arise!

11.01.11

Virginia Robinson discusses with humour and honesty, the winters of parenting.

10.18.11

Virginia examines competitive natures, both in adults and children. Where does it come from?

09.27.11

Virginia discusses the industrialized school system, shedding light on what we may be missing.

08.24.11

Virginia of the Fernie Childcare Society contemplates the importance of music in a child's life.

07.25.11

"At times, the penny drops, and we note that the behaviours we do not like in our children are really behaviours that we do not like in ourselves. Being kinder to ourselves will allow us to be kinder with our children."

06.23.11

Are your kids picky when it comes to eating? Virginia Robinson, a family doctor and board member of the Fernie Child Care Society is here to help!

04.23.11

How can we instill a sense of community in the younger generation, and ensure they have a good sense of value? Virginia Robinson gives us her opinion in this month's column.

03.31.11

Do you think she's referring to the kitchen sink? Try again...

02.28.11

Clearly, in order to protect my children from a financial crisis of their own making, something needs to be done. So how, and when, do you go about teaching your children the value of money?