Teen have always been given a bad-rap and are generally the most 'overlooked' age group out of them all. I usually work with younger children - mostly the early years - but I have found that advocating for teens my latest pursuit. There are many challenges when it comes to parenting teens however, it's not as difficult as you may think.

I have asked many parents how the CONNECT with their teen on a daily basis and most of them reply with "They don't want anything to do with me! They lock themselves in the rooms, play video games and hang out with their friends. We don't do much together."
​The following TIPS help me be able to connect with the teens in my life both personally and professionally....

There's no place like home. So why not learn in the comfort of your own home. We have introduced ONLINE WEBINARS to our services list so that anyone can learn, anywhere, any time.

Our online workshops have several topics to choose from and all of them come with certification that can be used towards professional development, parenting education as well as for course certification. These simple, fun and informative sessions come with a FREE webinar booklet that you can keep. This booklet helps support your learning and has all the info we discuss as well as examples and tips.

Ever wonder what the MOST important things to do as a Parent? It may not be what you think. Take a look and see if you knew this or if you do this. Here is Julie Romanowski's TOP 3 TIPS that every Parent needs to know......

TOP 3 TIPS

1st - REGULATE YOURSELF
This is about staying calm in the face of stress, upset and tears. When a child is feeling BIG feelings such as anger, frustration, fear or overwhelm, they are going to express this in a variety of ways that are usually unpleasant. It is our job as the adult to ensure that the child's expression does not effect our emotional stability. In order to do so, remember not to take the child's expression of that big feeling personally - even if it is directed right at you. Remain neutral and calm so that YOU can stay regulated and then assist the child in regulating themselves.

There is a lot of information out there and it can be really difficult to sift through it all. Many of my clients say that they have read all the books and searched online for answers but none of it works. They want someone to tell them the most efficient way to get the solutions. This is wear an Early Childhood Consultant that specializes in children's behaviour, discipline and development, can make a HUGE difference.

Our website offers information on all of our SERVICES as well as free resources and reading. There are many topics covered on our RESOURCES page that are relevant to parenting, the early years, education, coaching and much more. 

​Work-life balance is off kilter for many parents. The balance just isn't there and knowing that it's out of balance adds more stress! The un-predictable nature of caring for children as well as other responsibilities such as working or running a household, makes 'balancing' responsibilities nearly impossible. Sometimes we don't even realize what is happening and become totally unaware of the impact until it's really bad.

The good news is, it's never too late to turn things around!​ The toll this level of stress takes on our mind, body and relationships is extremely high. Prevention is key when it comes to the feeling of 'burnout'. There's no clear path as to how long or how intense the stress has to be but rather the feeling of overwhelm that becomes unbearable to manage. Sometimes this is also called, caregiver fatigue. Many people experience this and it's perfectly natural however.......