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Overnight school trips: How to CALM nerves
Friday, April 27th, 2012 | 1 Comment
During her first overnight trip in Grade 7, Jennifer Kolari’s daughter suddenly became “absolutely terrified.”
The dorm room, her sleeping quarters at Wilfred Laurier University in Waterloo, felt like a prison cell. Her routines and comfort zones had vanished. Feeling terribly homesick, she read more »
Money for Art’$ $ake
Tuesday, April 24th, 2012 | 0 Comments
“That’s the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen,” said Little Guy, gazing at the face of William Lyon Mackenzie King. “I need it.”
“Why?” I asked my son, incredulously.
“So, I can look at it every day.”
What is art, really? If something catches your read more »
Completely opposite parenting styles?
Friday, April 20th, 2012 | 0 Comments
Jennifer addresses the issue of Polarizing Parents for The Toronto Parents of Multiple Births Association on May 17, 2012 from 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Save the date!
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April 4 – Havergal College welcomed Jennifer
Wednesday, April 4th, 2012 | 0 Comments
Jennifer shared her Connected Parenting model with Havergal College on Wednesday, April 23 from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
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Parenting affects your child’s brain
Wednesday, April 4th, 2012 | 0 Comments
Learn what you can do to have a positive influence on your child’s brain development. Watch Jennifer’s TVO Parent interview.
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"Connected Parenting advises us not just how to parent, but—far more important—who to be as parents. The therapeutic methods suggested by Jennifer Kolari are based not on simple-minded behavioural solutions, but on building warm, nurturing relationships with our children, with insight and compassion not only for their little flaws, but also for our own larger ones."
—Gabor Maté, M.D.
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—Barbara Coloroso
—Gabor Maté, M.D.
"A must read for parents, educators, and any other adults who want to connect in a deeply caring and positive way with the children in their lives."
—Barbara Coloroso
