“Minor” Expansions
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012 | 0 Comments
At least eighty eager hands and arms waved like ornamental grasses in a breeze. All these keen, empathetic children had questions. They had just finished watching a student presentation about a teenage Afghani girl who witnessed her father’s murder by the Taliban. read more »
CREATING HEALTHY FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012 | 0 Comments
Jennifer’s presentation, “Polarizing Parents”, will teach strategies you can use to find a common ground for you and your partner (alternatives to “good cop/bad cop”!). By introducing the principals of Connected Parenting into your individual parenting style, parents will be able to come read more »
Yummy Mummy: Choose yes over no
Wednesday, May 9th, 2012 | 0 Comments
Choose yes over no. Your children will thank you.
A few Saturdays ago, my eight year-old daughter—let’s call her Dervish because she whirls—came huffing up to me as I sat with my morning coffee catching up on emails and paperwork that had risen read more »
Upcoming workshops starting May 10
Tuesday, May 8th, 2012 | 0 Comments
On May 10, Jennifer shares her model with a group of parents from Paul Penna Downtown Jewish Day School at an event called A Night of Shared Voices.
Then, on May 15, Jennifer will speak to an audience of social workers, doctors, nurses, read more »
Why do teenagers “behave with such vexing inconsistency”? National Geographic discusses the “Teenage Brain”
Thursday, May 3rd, 2012 | 0 Comments
David Dobbs has compiled the available scientific answers to that question masterfully in “Teenage Brains” for the May issue of National Geographic. Teenage brains, he says, are effectively bringing a new operating system online.The brain doesn’t grow very much from age 12 read more »
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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April 19 – Jennifer speaks in Bowmanville
Thursday, March 29th, 2012 | 0 Comments
Jennifer is sharing her Connected Parenting model with St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School in Bowmanville on Thursday, April 19 from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
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Jennifer shares her Connected Parenting model with Hermon Public School.
Thursday, March 29th, 2012 | 0 Comments
Hermon Public School is looking forward to hearing Jennifer speak on Tuesday, April 17 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
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Something’s Burning and I Think it’s Your Pants!
Wednesday, March 7th, 2012 | 0 Comments
If you’re expecting a blog about a Viagra overdose, sorry to disappoint. But, if you’re the parent of a teen, you know that the something burning is a lie. “Liar, liar, pants on fire,” is a rhyme mainly chanted by small kids read more »
The Oscars According to Scowl
Monday, February 27th, 2012 | 0 Comments
Fifteen year-old Scowl agreed to watch The Academy Awards, this past Sunday, not because he has a particular fascination with celebrity fashion or because he put money down on the wins; my son was simply in it for the sociability.
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His Punishment/My Pleasure
Tuesday, February 14th, 2012 | 0 Comments
The “punishment” belongs to Little Guy, my nine-year old son, and the “pleasure” is all mine. Recently, my son inadvertently reminded me how important it is to be present in my children’s lives, how much there is to gain from 100% attendance.
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Lavatory Lament
Friday, January 27th, 2012 | 0 Comments
Ever since Scowl and Little Guy were old enough to stand on a footstool in front of the toilet and do their “whizzness”, I have instructed, encouraged and implored them to put the seat down when they are done.
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Three things you can do to become a happier parent.
Thursday, January 19th, 2012 | 2 Comments
Three things you can do to become a happier parent. Check out the link to Chatelaine’s blog ‘The Happiness plan“
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Childhood Unbound
Sunday, January 15th, 2012 | 0 Comments
I gave birth to Little Guy at the age of 43. I remember over- hearing one of the supervisors on the delivery floor direct a nurse to prep the “senior mom” for a C-section.
“Good morning, Mrs. Ancient One. It’s a great day read more »
On April 13 and 14, 2012, KMT The Learning Group presents, Child Development & Learning.
Wednesday, December 28th, 2011 | 3 Comments
On April 13 and 14, 2012, KMT The Learning Group presents, Child Development & Learning, a two day conference with internationally recognized child development experts Dr. Gabor Mate and Dr. Gordon Neufeld. Joining Dr. Mate on stage, Jennifer Kolari, best-selling author of read more »
Teaching teens to argue an essential skill
Friday, December 23rd, 2011 | 0 Comments
See Jennifer on Canada Am talking about the benefits of arguing with your teen.
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Oxytocin Reduces Social Fears and Anxiety.
Wednesday, December 14th, 2011 | 0 Comments
A study from Concordia University has found that oxytocin reduces social anxiety and is a powerful antistress agent. Learn more.
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RSA Animate – The Empathic Civilisation. A fascinating talk about empathy on youtube.
Sunday, December 11th, 2011 | 0 Comments
RSA Animate – The Empathic Civilisation. A fascinating talk about empathy on youtube.
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Jennifer shares her expertise with the Hillcrest Public School community.
Sunday, December 11th, 2011 | 0 Comments
Jennifer shares her expertise with the Hillcrest Public School community on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
1530 Springwell Ave. Mississauga
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Jennifer Kolari appears on the Steven and Chris show on CBC. Tuesday, December 6th.
Tuesday, December 6th, 2011 | 0 Comments
Jennifer Kolari appeared on the STEVEN AND CHRIS SHOW on CBC. Tuesday, December 6th. Click the link to view the segment.
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Acknowledging . . .
Sunday, December 4th, 2011 | 0 Comments
“Wow, Mom. You’re famous and now I’m famous too because I’m related to you”. Nine year-old Little Guy grinned broadly in the backseat of my car.
Earlier in our drive, he had spied a hardcover book on the floor that was written by read more »
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—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
