The Amazing Power of Audio for Kids and Young Teens
When my son was 4 we bought him a kid’s cd player. It was made in lightweight colourful plastic, and even though it wasn’t the most resilient it did the job. We bought him cds of his favourite Disney movies and he spent many long trips in the back of the car with his headphones on, listening to the stories and singing along to the tunes. He loved the fact that he was in control. Now IPods and MP3 players do the same job. More robust versions (especially for kids) are just coming onto the...
Read MoreYes, you can use Oracle Cards with Children
Oracle cards have now been published in a variety of themes that are suitable for children – animals, angels, unicorns, dolphins, flowers or simply pictures of children going about their day to day business. The Children Tarot (published by Lo Scarabeo) by Lele Luzzati (pictured left) is one such example and the Whimsical Tarot (published by US Games) by Mary Hanson-Roberts & Dorothy Morrison is another. There are also various sets more suited for use with teenagers such as vampires,...
Read MoreCreate a Gratitude Picture with Your Kids
It’s spring break here in Alberta. So in honour of the first signs of longer days and receding snow - both things which I’m exceedingly grateful for after a long cold winter – here’s an idea for you to do with your kids or grandchildren. Tailor the size of the project according to the age and attention span of your children – a short project for a single day this vacation or month long project. We are often told to create a Gratitude List in order to remember the...
Read MoreAre You Happy Enough to be a Parent?
My 11 year old son caught me worrying at the weekend. He said I looked stressed and was there anything he could do to help. That made me worry more that I was showing him a bad example! Granted, I don’t drink alcohol (well rarely) or smoke or keep bad company, but I do worry, get stressed and prevaricate – none of which are good habits to be regularly demonstrating to your child. For a while now I’ve been doing my very best to model good behaviour for him (and fight my bad habits) it’s...
Read MoreHelping Your Younger Child with Report Card Fears
Arrghhh it’s report card time! My son is in Grade 6 and this year is transitioning from generalised performance statements such as “Meets Expectations” to the more formal alphabetized ratings of A-D by subject. This whole process has increased his stress no end and sometimes it’s a challenge helping him through it as his expectations for himself are tremendous. How’s your child doing? Are they stressed out too? So what can you do to support your child in the lead up to and...
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Sue Clynes lives in Stony Plain, Alberta and is reknowned for bringing a non-mystical, down-to-earth approach to teaching Tarot, Psychic Development and Spiritual Mediumship. She also helps parents learn how to nurture and celebrate their children's psychic gifts in a grounded, loving and low-pressure manner. Sue also owns a successful pet sitting business, has a teenage son and likes to write supernatural fiction in her down time.