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How to Manage Minor Mistakes as a Parent | Child Psychologist on CTV News

Why Does My Child Fall Apart Over Small Mistakes? Tania Johnson, Registered Psychologist and Co-Founder of the Institute of Child Psychology, recently joined CTV Edmonton to talk about why seemingly minor mistakes can trigger such big reactions in a ...

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The Best Methods for Reacting to a Meltdown | Child Psychologist on CTV News

What to Do When Your Child Is Having a Meltdown: Tammy Schamuhn on CTV News When a child is in the middle of a meltdown, it can be difficult for parents to know what to do. Do you comfort them? Set a boundary? Give them space? Try to reason with of ...

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When Parenting Styles Collide ICP x CTV July 2026

When Parenting Styles Collide: How to Raise Confident Kids Even When You Parent Differently "We're not usually arguing about bedtime or screen time. We're arguing about what we believe our child needs." Every parent has been parent ...

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From Child to Teen: How to Stay Connected Through the Adolescent Years CTV June 2026

From Child to Teen: How to Stay Connected Through the Adolescent Years About the Conversation Adolescence is often described as one of the most significant periods of growth in a child’s life. While parents expect physical changes during the many ...

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Tattle Phones in the Classroom CTV May 2026

Tattle Phones in the Classroom: Clever Classroom Tool or Missed Opportunity? Children are natural reporters. Whether it's "He cut in line," "She's making faces at me," or "Someone took my pencil," many parents and teachers know that some children a ...

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