One year ago I wrote a viral blog about how helicopter parents are raising unemployable kids who leave University unable to compete in the work world. Today, I want to talk about how helicopter parenting is creating high school grads who can’t compete at the college level. By “helicopter parenting” I mean the over-protection, coddling […]
Spring has arrived and thoughts turn to love. Those who are already in relationships are enjoying all the benefits of couple-hood. Some people, however, aren’t very happy at all. These are the ones who’ve gotten into abusive relationships. The term, “abusive relationship” is thrown around a lot, but what does it really mean? In my […]
People are constantly posting photos of themselves online doing amazing things with amazing people. Whether they choose Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter or all of the above, many of these individuals have become social media stars. For those of us with relatively ordinary lives, it’s easy to feel like we fall short in comparison. It’s almost […]
Twenty-five year old Alek Minassian allegedly drove a white rental van onto a North Toronto sidewalk on Monday, April 23, killing 10 people and injuring 15. We don’t yet know why he did it. All we know is that it looked to be deliberate. The suspect is in custody now and we’re hoping to learn […]
Spring is here and people are starting to think about romance. They’re looking to meet that special someone and fall in love. For those who’ve been through a number of failed relationships their hearts are filled with hope that this time, things will work out. For anyone who has endured unsatisfying or frustrating interactions with […]
It’s Springtime and wedding season is just about to begin. Some engaged couples are stressing out about the rising costs of getting married. The average cost of a wedding in Canada today is just over 30 thousand dollars. Some couples try to save money by choosing to go the city hall route but there’s one […]
Parenting is the hardest job in the world, and I see parents as heroes, sacrificing much of their own comfort and happiness for the sake of their children’s well-being. It’s easy to criticize parents for not being perfect but what would be more helpful would be some constructive tips about how to maximize their skills […]
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about the consequences of childhood trauma. One very disturbing and destructive consequence is something rarely, if ever noted. It’s how a certain proportion of trauma victims will develop blind spots toward people who are abusive. These individuals appear to have something akin to the Stockholm Syndrome, which was first […]
Recently, I was interviewed by radio host John Gormley about my article on how technology could be making it harder for us to find love. After the interview, Gormley suggested that technology could also be making it harder for us to hold on to our relationships. I think he might have a point. All we […]
Childhood trauma could potentially have long-lasting consequences in our lives, especially if we don’t realize that we’ve experienced it. Our childhood is our “normal,” so it can be difficult to recognize when things are happening that shouldn’t be. And even when we do realize that bad things have happened to us, we may not see […]
