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Let's Review – Reducing Tantrums with Connected Parenting
Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 | 0 Comments
If you are new to Connected Parenting or just want a refresher, check out this interview with Jennifer Kolari about Minimizing Tantrums by Mirroring. The interview gives a great overview of the CALM method and mirroring as well as answering several frequently read more »
Jennifer Kolari Will Give Keynote at Ottawa Camp Fair March 7
Friday, March 5th, 2010 | 2 Comments
Live in the Ottawa area? Here’s your chance to see Jennifer Kolari live at the Ottawa Camp Fair. Jennifer will speak from 2-3:30 on March 7, 2010 at the Travelodge Hotel & Conference Centre. This event is open to the public. Read read more »
How Connected Parenting Can Help Orchid Children
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 | 5 Comments
According to the Orchid Hypothesis, popularized by David Dobbs in The Atlantic last year, a genetic predisposition to anxiety, depression, hyperactivity and behavioral problems may be better understood as a heightened sensitivity to both positive and negative environmental influences. Dobbs dubbed these hyper-sensitive children, orchid read more »
Jennifer Kolari Discusses Wakeful Toddlers
Sunday, February 21st, 2010 | 0 Comments
This week at Kolari’s Corner on InfoMommy, Jennifer Kolari answers a question from a reader whose 15-month-old daughter has started waking up at night after previously being a good sleeper. Because she is difficult to console when she wakes, the reader has been read more »
Jennifer Kolari Discusses What to Do When Your Child Puts Things Up His Nose
Saturday, February 13th, 2010 | 1 Comment
This week at Kolari’s Corner on InfoMommy, Jennifer Kolari answers a question from a reader whose two-year-old has started to put things up his nose. Jennifer suggests keeping small items out of reach and trying to remain neutral while indicating that putting things read more »
Taking Time for Yourself
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010 | 1 Comment
[Originally posted at Just the Facts, Baby]
There are so many articles and blogs out there about how important it is for mothers to take care of themselves. Most of us read and nod in an agreement with a vague promise that we read more »
Jennifer Kolari at Greenwood College School
Monday, February 8th, 2010 | 0 Comments
Jennifer Kolari will speak at Greenwood College School tomorrow evening (February 9) at 7:00 p.m. This event is open to the public so come on out and join us.
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Mirroring Monday – Proud Mommy Edition
Monday, February 8th, 2010 | 0 Comments
Start the week off right with examples of mirroring from the team at Connected Parenting. If you’re new to Connected Parenting and want to find out more about mirroring and the CALM method, check out this podcast by Jennifer Kolari (courtesy of Penguin Group USA).
This read more »
Jennifer Kolari Discusses Communicating with Your Child's Doctor
Friday, February 5th, 2010 | 0 Comments
This week at Kolari’s Corner on InfoMommy, Jennifer Kolari answers a question from a reader who doesn’t feel like her doctor listens to her. Jennifer suggests approaching the doctor neutrally to find a way to work together. Read Jennifer’s full answer or check out read more »
CBC Explores “Helicopter” Parenting
Friday, February 5th, 2010 | 0 Comments
If you missed it last night, be sure to check out the CBC documentary, Hyper Parents and Coddled Kids. It’s on again tonight at 10pm EST or you can watch it online.
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Connected Parenting Workshop Starts Tomorrow!
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 | 0 Comments
Last chance to sign up for a 4-week Parenting Workshop in Toronto with Connected Parenting founder Jennifer Kolari. The workshop will build your skills with material from the Connected Parenting workshop, the Connected Parenting Advanced Strategies workshop, and the Parenting with Brains workshop.
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Jennifer Kolari Discusses Getting a Pet
Saturday, January 30th, 2010 | 0 Comments
This week at Kolari’s Corner on InfoMommy, Jennifer Kolari answers a question from a reader who is wondering whether it’s a good idea to get a dog when you have three children under the age of 5. Jennifer agrees that pets can teach read more »
What I Was Reading This Week
Saturday, January 30th, 2010 | 0 Comments
Great Teachers. A great teacher can make all the difference in your child’s life. I know. My kids have had the incredibly good fortune of having some really terrific teachers. According to an article in The Atlantic, Teach for America has been gathering data read more »
Jennifer Kolari on Fresh Air Tomorrow
Friday, January 29th, 2010 | 0 Comments
Tune in to CBC Radio 1 tomorrow morning at 7:30 a.m. to hear Jennifer Kolari on Fresh Air. For anyone whose progeny allow them to sleep in on the occasional Saturday morning, the interview will be available here if you miss it read more »
Are You Worried About Playing Favorites?
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 | 0 Comments
[Originally posted at Just the Facts, Baby]
Some parents find they feel closer to one child than the other, which can cause terrible guilt and a great deal of stress. We can’t choose our children and their different personalities can mesh–or–clash with our read more »
Thursday is a Big Day at the e.p.i.c. School – Come for the Open House, Stay for Jennifer Kolari
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 | 0 Comments
You may recall that back in October I recommended that anyone looking for a great nursery/kindergarten check out the e.p.i.c. School open house. As I said at the time, we’ve had an amazing experience at the school. This Thursday, January 28, from read more »
Don’t Miss Jennifer Kolari on the Parent’s Plate Today
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 | 2 Comments
Don’t miss out on hearing Jennifer Kolari discuss the Connected Parenting book on the Parent’s Plate with Brenda Nixon today at 10am!
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Catch Jennifer Kolari on the Parent's Plate
Sunday, January 24th, 2010 | 0 Comments
Jennifer Kolari will be discussing the Connected Parenting book on the Parent’s Plate with Brenda Nixon on January 26, 2009 at 10am.
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Jennifer Kolari Discusses Picky Eaters
Saturday, January 23rd, 2010 | 0 Comments
This week at Kolari’s Corner on InfoMommy, Jennifer Kolari answers a question from a reader whose two-year-old has a limited diet and does not like to try new foods. Jennifer explains that it’s important to stay neutral – don’t get too upset when read more »
Helping Your Child Succeed
Thursday, January 21st, 2010 | 3 Comments
[Originally posted at Just the Facts, Baby]
My husband and I took our five-year old skating the other day and what a pleasure it was. She listened to our instructions, put them into action and stuck to it. She fell and got up, read more »
Connected Parenting Workshop with Jennifer Kolari this February
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 | 0 Comments
Get a chance to work with Connected Parenting founder Jennifer Kolari this February with a 4-week Parenting Workshop in Toronto. The workshop will build your skills with material from the Connected Parenting workshop, the Connected Parenting Advanced Strategies workshop, and the Parenting read more »
Jennifer Kolari Discusses Potty Training
Sunday, January 17th, 2010 | 0 Comments
This week at Kolari’s Corner on InfoMommy, Jennifer Kolari answers a question from a reader whose son made the switch to big boy underwear but started to suffer setbacks after a couple of weeks when the novelty of his potty rewards wore off. read more »
Listen to a Recording of Last Week's Teleseminar
Sunday, January 17th, 2010 | 0 Comments
In case you missed it, you can catch a recording of my teleseminar last week at Great Parenting Practices, which will be up until this Thursday. I answered lots of great questions from participants in the seminar and had a great time read more »
Tomorrow is the Big Day! Join my Teleseminar
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010 | 0 Comments
Join Jennifer Kolari for a 70-minute teleseminar at Great Parenting Practices with Jacqueline Green tomorrow, January 14, 2009 at 2pm EST. Visit Great Parenting Practices to submit your questions or sign up to listen. See you there
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Jennifer Kolari Discusses Having a Good Relationship With Tweens and Teens
Saturday, January 9th, 2010 | 0 Comments
This week at Kolari’s Corner on InfoMommy, Jennifer Kolari answers a reader’s question about how to deal with a tween who is increasingly hostile. Jennifer explains that teenagers’ brains are still maturing and they may have trouble keeping perspective. She advises parents not read more »
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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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—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
