Parenting Panel: Parenting Motto
We asked 4 parenting pros in the community some of our burning questions.
Today’s Question:
If every parent could have just one motto, what do you wish it would be?
Cori Stern, MA, OCT, BCBA
Cori is a Learning Specialist and Behaviour Therapist, and business owner. She’s also a Mother of a 6 & 4 year old.
“All kids have the ability to make a choice but it’s our job to help them make the right one!”
Dr. Jill Shuster, Ph.D., C.Psych.
Dr. Shuster is a Clinical and School Psychologist who works with children and adolescents in private practice at The Possibilities Clinic and at the Toronto District School Board. Dr. Shuster is a mother to two young children.
“There are a lot of really good parenting mottos out there!
One saying that I like to remind myself is to find a moment of joy or gratitude in every day.
Some days may be really draining and challenging while other days may be easy. Even during the hardest days, we can often find a positive moment. It could be your child’s laughter, a hug, a friend or relative stepping in to help, etc. Finding these positive moments can help get us through more challenging days.”
Tia Slightham
Tia is a teacher, business owner (Tia Slightham Parenting Solutions), best selling author (You’ve Got This Mama, Too) and “most importantly a mom” to two boys.
“Ugh, I can’t possibly pick just one! I think I could list 100 here, but my top two would be to remember:
“Kids are equal to you, just much littler”
“Everything is fixable”
Dr. Jemma Helfman, PsyD, C.Psych.
Dr. Helfman is a mother and clinical psychologist working in private practice at Kidcrew in Toronto, Ontario.
“Tomorrow is another day – for parents to try to start every day afresh and on a positive note with their child and with the message that they think things will go well or better that day. ”
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