In this short documentary, we explore the how the Vancouver City Council passes laws, explain their range of power, and get to know Council Member Jack Burkman a little better.
Situation: How do you stop being simply reactive to bad behavior? Parent Talk Tip: Diane Moore says that if you’re just trying to stop bad behavior all the time by making it go away, you’re missing a great opportunity. Every problem is an opportunity to think a little deeper ...
Situation: Parents communicate grace to their children when they stay in control during misbehavior. Parent Talk Tip: Diane Moore says that when kids get the wrong messages form parents it’s usually during a period of bad behavior, while the times that unconditional love and grace are shown may not be ...
Situation: Parents may find that the dreams for their children are much different than in early years. Parent Talk Tip: Diane Moore says that when she first began her family she “wanted to protect them from every microbe of pain.” Because the family was affluent, her children were protected and ...
Situation: How do you deal with a family dynamic where one child is the victim and the other is the aggressor? Parent Talk Tip: Diane Moore says that when you punish the aggressor and comfort the victim, you reinforce both types of behavior. Instead, she suggests ignoring the aggressor – ...