Many of our regular traditions have been interrupted, changed and adapted this year in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, but for many families, one of the biggest challenges has yet to come. No matter what holiday a family celebrates, the December holiday season often represents generations of annual traditions involving extended family and friends.… Continue reading Shared Parenting Over the Holidays During Covid-19
Category: Parenting
Mother of Teen Obtains Injunction to Block Gender-Affirming Surgery
Earlier this month, the mother of a 17-year-old minor undergoing treatment for gender dysphoria petitioned the British Columbia Supreme Court for an injunction the day before her child was set to undergo a double mastectomy. The teen was assigned the gender of female at birth, but identified as male and has been taking part in… Continue reading Mother of Teen Obtains Injunction to Block Gender-Affirming Surgery
Alberta Court Denies Mother’s Application for Forced Reunification with Son
Parenting, custody and access issues between spouses can become ugly, very quickly. Generally, issues arise between former partners or spouses, who are attempting to decide parenting issues following a divorce or separation. Issues can become ugly when parents are unable to get along, or one parent believes, in error or not, that the other parent… Continue reading Alberta Court Denies Mother’s Application for Forced Reunification with Son
When Parents Disagree on Returning Children to School
Parents across Canada have had to grapple recently with the decision of whether to send their kids to school in person or keep them home while they participate in online learning. With the pandemic still a concern, and even beginning to surge again in some areas, this has not been an easy decision. Parents having… Continue reading When Parents Disagree on Returning Children to School
Helping Children Cope With Back to School Anxiety
With schools across Alberta set to resume shortly after months of being closed due to COVID-19, many children are expressing concerns and anxiety around returning. While the number of new infections is trending slightly upward in the province, parents, students and teachers may all be apprehensive about what kind of impact the start of the… Continue reading Helping Children Cope With Back to School Anxiety
Parental Alienation & The Impact on Family Law Decisions
Parents going through a separation or divorce are not always able to keep things civil. Ending a relationship is a high-stress situation in the best of circumstances, and the reason for the split may have a serious impact on a couple’s ability to maintain amicable interactions going forward. However, no matter how volatile the situation,… Continue reading Parental Alienation & The Impact on Family Law Decisions