Everyone loses their temper from time to time — but the stakes are dizzyingly high when the focus of your fury is your own child. Clinical psychologist and renowned parenting whisperer Becky Kennedy is here to help. Not only does she have practical advice to help parents manage the guilt and shame of their not-so-great moments but she also models the types of conversations you can have to be a better parent. (Hint: this works in all other relationships too.) Bottom line? It's never too late to reconnect.
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Repair
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Arlo’s Overnight Camping Birthday Party
Here are the details for Arlo’s 13th Birthday Celebration at the Cumberland Campground @ Comox Lake on Saturday, September 14th, 2024. If you need gift ideas, Arlo has asked for $$$. Arrival time: please drop …
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Family gatherings
We recently had an early Christmas gathering at Tlell's parents house and I couldn't help notice how time feels like it's standing still for some but moving so fast for others.
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There’s never enough time
When you first have children they talk about the challenges of parenting....
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Just the three of us
The three Turgano kids (2019 & 1985)
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Last days of summer
Trying stand up paddle boarding for the first time near Jáji7em and Kw’ulh Marine Park [a.k.a. Sandy Island Marine Park], locally known as Tree Island. It was a smoky evening. The skies were a purplish …
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First day of school
Grade 7, 1, and 4.
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Game
First time beating Arlo in the game of Quirkle (after 6 tries). I was skeptical and not so enthusiastic about playing it at first but Arlo was a good teacher (plus he was cocky AF). …
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Bring on summer 2023 – part 1
Summer is what it’s all about. Kids counting down till school ends. Tlell and I madly planning summer camps, camping trips and the big family vacation(s). Even staycations are pretty good, as every year, I …
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My end game