Better Parents, Better Kids Weekly Newsletter Issue #13

Note From Tanis Nicole Wright

Welcome To The Better Parents Better Kids Newsletter #13!

In our last newsletter I mentioned Cameron and his school shenanigans and that I was going to have a discussion about the importance of going along with the school system.

Our newsletter runs on an auto responder series, and we don't have an archive system set-up in the newsletter, each newsletter reader will be receiving their newsletters at different times.

For us, because our newsletter has been delayed a couple of weeks, it is now the end of the school year in Canada, however I did have time to have the discussion with Cameron before the school year ended.

I talked to Cameron and explained that he was only hurting his chances of getting and having what he wants.

He is very smart so he completely understood and his attitude changed completely. It was so drastic and fast in fact that the teacher couldn't believe it!

He still doesn't like school much but he is realizing that he can create ways or systems to make it more tolerable and make decisions geared toward gaining freedom instead of loosing it.

He had a good last month of school and is really enjoying his summer freedom!

He is spending most of his time at the cabin with his grandma and grandpa doing what he loves including playing outside, swimming, bike riding, whatever he feels like with no real schedule or agenda except his own.

His behavior is not at all a problem anymore. In fact people have been commenting on what a happy content little guy he is.

I realized that I needed to listen to him more and reassure him that it's okay that school is not his favorite thing so he doesn't feel like an outcast or like something is wrong with him and most importantly to help him realize his natural talents and how to nurture them.

P.S. Leslie, our Relationship Counsellor at the LMC Relationship Centre and fellow Better Parents, Better Kids Coach has a tip for children who do not like to read.

Leslie has four children. One of her sons is about the same age as Cameron and the same personality combination. He is cooperating at school, but just doesn't like reading.

What Leslie and her son's teacher both suggest in getting Leslie's son reading and practicing reading at home is to provide him with books on topics that he is interested in and enjoys.

For example Leslie's son loves sports, so Leslie bought him books and found books at the local library about sports. Another child may like books on animals or traveling etc.

If you have any further suggestions for encouraging children to enjoy school and learning email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

One Last Note From Tanis

Speaking of emailing us, we are still looking for your stories, so if you have tried out any of the suggestions or exercises from our "10 Instant Ways To Become a Better Parent" Series, send us an email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and we will post it in our newsletter to share with your fellow Better Parents, Better

Kids Newsletter Readers.

Warm Wishes To You and Your Family,

Tanis Nicole Wright

Director/Head Coach

The Better Parents, Better Kids Program

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