Free Resources

Julie Romanowski has been featured on many news media outlets around the world, sharing her expertise and tips with us all. We've compiled lists of information and created a resource for all parents. These lists are every-growing so make sure you check in often to get the latest information.

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Blog

E-books

Television

Global TV Morning News - 'ask an expert segment'

• Make memories with kids this Christmas with 'experience gifts' with Jennifer Palma
• Easing the transition back to school this year - with Jennifer Palma
• How to not rely heavily on screen time this summer - with Jennifer Palma
• Renew the parent & child relationship this Spring - with Jennifer Palma
• Teaching the 'attitude of gratitude' this holiday season - with Colleen Christy
• Preparing for 'Back-to-school' tips & strategies - with Colleen Christy 
• Tips for Tackling Children's Tantrums - with Colleen Christy
• 5 Tips to plan for a Successful Spring Break - with Lynn Colliar

​Radio 

• CBC Radio 

​CKNW 980 Vancouver with Jody Vance, Tim Dickert, Stirling Faux & Jill Bennett, Simi Sara, Lynda Steele, Charles Adler & John Daly

• Allowing devices at the dinner table - with Charles Adler
• Family Day and best parenting practices - with Stirling Faux 
• Celebrating Family Day and talking about family well-being
• Helping kids 'feel their feelings' this holiday season - with Stirling Faux 
• Tips to curb Christmas Chaos & Holiday Mayhem - with Stirling Faux
• Youth violence predictors & prevention - with John Daly
• Back to school stresses Parents more than kid - with Lynda Steele
• Negative effects of 'Snowplow Parenting' - with Lynda Steele
• Mental Health Days for children - with Simi Sara
• How to avoid children's disappointment
• Challenges of raising children these days
• Negative impact of Helicopter Parenting
• School bans kids from using the term 'best-friend'
• Spring Break Parenting Tips
• Children's anxiety, fears & bullying
• Navigating the holidays well

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NEWS 1130 Vancouver with Dean Recksiedler

• Discussing sexual harassment with young boys
• Discussing kids weight & body image​

iheart Radio/Bell Media with Bill Carrol & Kristy Cameron

• tips for stressed parents prepping kids for school - Kristy Cameron
• the negative impact of using 'fear tactics' to control kids - with Bill Carrol

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Calgary News Talk Radio 770 CHQR with Danielle Smith

• Should schools be allowed to punish kids with a paddle?

Edmonton 630 CHED Ryan Jespersen & J'lyn Nye

• Detention is not an effective disciplinary technique anymore
• parenting tips on internet censorship including gaming

Toronto Global News Radio 640AM with Alan Carter

• the real problem with limiting screen time with kids

​ROUNDHOUSE RADIO 98.3 Vancouver with Martin Strong

• Managing Kids Behaviour
• ​Easing Halloween Anxiety
• ​Controlling Christmas Chaos
• ​Getting Back into Routine

​​​REDFM 93.1 - South Asian Station

• The effects of manipulation
• The Impact of 'screen time' on children

VOICE OF ISLAM Radio - London, UK

• Keeping kids safe Online & responsible for internet safety
• Parents are responsible for guiding their children

​Online News

CTV News

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Global National News

• Educational benefits for kids who watch Sesame Street program
• How to help reduce new Father's anxiety & isolation
• ​Parents are hiring 'screen-free' coaches to help their kids
• The impact of aggressive & competitive sports for kids 
• Teachers are relying less on giving detentions to students
• 'Snowplow Parenting' causing a major problem in kids
• Teens celebrating after graduation and entering the workforce
• Why some Parents really hate parenting
• What Chrissy Teigen says you should never say to a new Mom
• Why is Corporal Punishment is schools a bad idea
• Postpartum parties for new Mom's emotional well-being
• Pro's & con's of the age-old debate on infant ear piercing
• Teaching kids about safety plans & calling 911
• Why TIMEOUTS are ineffective & harmful
• Raising Boys in the era of the #metoo movement
• ​Teaching kids consent at a young age
• Bullying the Bully? One Parents approach
• What to do when someone goes against your parenting rules
• How to avoid messing up your child
• The potential dangers of viral videos & social media
• Teaching kids about inappropriate touching and consent​
• What to do when your teen is ready to date!
• What if you don't like your step-child?
• Text slang all parents should know
• ​When a couple doesn't want to have children​

• How to raise strong kids
• Benefits of unplugging with a newborn
• Should the 'elf on a shelf' guide children's behaviour?
• How to prevent kids from being greedy & entitled ​​
• Work-life Balance for working Parents. Tips to achieve this goal
• School Supply Shopping Anxiety tips
• Parenting with a sick child in the family
• Mental Health concerns with Social Media, Apps & screen time
• Intelligent stroller for busy parents
• Discussing controversial halloween costumes with kids
• Teaching kids appropriate ways to 'self-express' themselves​
• Bullying solutions
• Is a Mother more maternal if she breastfeeds?
• Canada ranks low when it comes to parenting​

​Magazines

Today's Parent Magazine

• Tips on navigating around late-night events & sports games
• How to handle explosive outbursts of anger in children
• How to cope with active & hyper children
• When kids pick up sassy behaviour from TV shows
• Parenting Catch Phrases
• Morning Problems Solved
• Keeping the Peace: Sibling Rivalry
• Avoiding bad playdates
• Getting your kids to talk
• Coping with Behaviour during Chirstmas Celebrations 
• Easying Halloween Fear 
• Kids who cut their own hair

Walmart Live Better Magazine

• The Dreaded Drop Off

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Teach Magazine

• Interrupting & other bad behaviours (page 29)

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Urbanbaby & Toddler Magazine

• Little Ears are Listening! Effectively Communicating (pg. 13)
• Building Kids Confidence! tips for parents (pg. 22)
• 5 Tips to teach your child courtesy and respect (pg. 12)
• Reduce the stress: plan ahead for the school year (pg. 12)
• Connection is Key to Quality Conversations (pg. 30)​
• Avoid Burnout: practice self-care (pg. 4)
• Healthy Tips for the New Year
• Decoding Common ​Parenting Traps
• Solve Problems Proactively
• Q & A: Tackling  Parenting Challenges (pg. 15)
• Q & A: Transitioning Back To School (pg. 19)
• ​Q & A: Summertime Behaviour Tips (pg. 12)
• ​Q & A: Raising Independent Children
• Back to School Tips  to do NOW!
• Reducing Tantrums & Power Struggles
• ​Making Bedtimes Less Exhausting
• ​Why Encouragement tumps praising
• Decoding Toddlers: Top 10 Discipline Techniques
• Time Outs Not Working?
• ​Nag-Free Mornings: Tips for Parents on the Go 
• Raising Responsible Children: Everyone Benefits​​​​

​Audio

Parent Talk Podcasts

• Sibling Rivalry tips & info
• Planning & preparing for toddler-hood and beyond!

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Homeworks Design Inc

• ​"If Walls Could Talk!" discussing the impact of a child's living space​

​The Behavioural Shift (Julie Lewis Counselling) 

• Creating an Early Years Action Plan
• Raising Children with Behavioural & Emotional Challenges

​Other

Bright Path Childcare Centers

• Extracurricular Activities: when is it too much?​

Urbanbaby & Toddler Magazine

• Client review on our services​

Modern Mama

• Back to work after Maternity Leave ​(page 5)