Posted August 24, 2011
Every two in three parents find back-to-school shopping stressful according to a recent MasterCard survey.
WhereParentsTalk.com spoke to with shopping expert Cathie Mostowyk, the founder, president and senior writer of the acclaimed Shoestring Shopping Guide about how to deal with back-to-school shopping blues.
Why do parents find back to school shopping stressful?
1. Finding the time to do back-to-school shopping is tough when you are juggling kids,...
Posted August 12, 2011
When a child is diagnosed with a learning disability many parents feel devastated and scared. They ask themselves “What will my child’s future be like?” “Will they be successful?” Parents must realize that to achieve success, a child with a learning disability must focus on their strengths, know their weaknesses and discover learning strategies for dealing with difficulties.
Other tips for helping your child feel successful are:
▪ Develop their self esteem: When a child...
Posted July 15, 2011
Household debt has reached a new all-time high of 1.5 trillion dollars according to a new report by the Certified General Accountants Association of Canada.
WhereParentsTalk.com spoke with Rock Lefebrvre, VP, Research & Standards, CGA-Canada about his helpful hints regarding your families spending habits.
What are your top tips for families who are struggling with these record levels of household debt?
...Posted June 29, 2011
It is being called the “sandwich generation” where many people find themselves
dealing with the conflicting demands of caring for their aging parents and
raising their own children.
A recent study conducted by the MetLife Mature Market Institute found that the
percentage of adult children caring for elderly parents has tripled over the
past 15 years.
“This requires a tremendous amount of patience and doesn’t leave much or any personal
time for the...
Posted June 27, 2011
Last year in Canada child drownings nearly doubled according to a new report released by
the Lifesaving Society.
So why is the water safety message not getting through? 
WhereParentsTalk.com spoke with the public education director of the...
Posted May 12, 2011
Since the inception of modern society, the basis of good manners has remained the same – that is, made up of respect, kindness and consideration. However, what actually occurs in today’s society is “more casual and relaxed” than years passed, says Louise Fox, Canada’s etiquette expert.
“There is a new type of etiquette parents should be aware of now,” says Fox. “The family dinner used to present an opportunity to engage in conversation with family members. Today, if families do eat...
