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Sarah Rosensweet is a parenting coach who lives in Toronto with her husband and three children, ages 12, 15 and 18.

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December 14, 2020

Photo of a little girl and her mom who is working on a computer from their home

Photo of a little girl and her mom who is working on a computer from their home

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Parenting SOS: How do we make it through this holiday season stuck at home?

Sarah Rosensweet

3 min read

November 17, 2020

opinion

Parenting SOS: How do we get our kids off screens?

Sarah Rosensweet

3 min read

November 2, 2020

Mother and child wearing face mask going to school during coronavirus or flu outbreak. Surgical mask for illness prevention. Mom and kid at kindergarten or preschool during covid 19 pandemic.

Mother and child wearing face mask going to school during coronavirus or flu outbreak. Surgical mask for illness prevention. Mom and kid at kindergarten or preschool during covid 19 pandemic.

opinion

Parenting SOS: My daughter is struggling to adjust to pandemic-era school life. How can I help her?

Sarah Rosensweet

3 min read

September 5, 2020

Grandparents are often happy to spend time with their grandchildren, but may need to set boundaries so families don’t come to rely on them unrealistically.

Grandparents are often happy to spend time with their grandchildren, but may need to set boundaries so families don’t come to rely on them unrealistically.

opinion

Parenting SOS: With school back, how can we make the separation between the kids and their grandparents easier?

Sarah Rosensweet

4 min read

August 25, 2020

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Parenting SOS: How can I help my children feel less anxious about going back to school?

Sarah Rosensweet

3 min read

August 10, 2020

Mother working from home with kids. Quarantine and closed school during coronavirus outbreak. Children make noise and disturb woman at work. Homeschooling and freelance job. Boy and girl playing.

Mother working from home with kids. Quarantine and closed school during coronavirus outbreak. Children make noise and disturb woman at work. Homeschooling and freelance job. Boy and girl playing.

opinion

Parenting SOS: How do you help kids play by themselves?

Sarah Rosensweet

3 min read

June 29, 2020

opinion

The lockdown is causing my kids to fight more. How do I help them get along?

Sarah Rosensweet

3 min read

June 16, 2020

Wearing full protective gear against the spread of COVID-19, dentist Alfredo Carrillo attends a child at a family clinic in Asuncion, Paraguay, Tuesday, June 2, 2020. (AP Photo/Jorge Saenz)

Wearing full protective gear against the spread of COVID-19, dentist Alfredo Carrillo attends a child at a family clinic in Asuncion, Paraguay, Tuesday, June 2, 2020. (AP Photo/Jorge Saenz)

opinion

My child is afraid of going to the dentist. What should I do?

Sarah Rosensweet

3 min read

May 12, 2020

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How can I teach my children to be grateful during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Sarah Rosensweet

3 min read

April 20, 2020

According to a U.S. poll, 61-per-cent of moms reported being criticized for their parenting style, with the majority viewing censure as unhelpful.

According to a U.S. poll, 61-per-cent of moms reported being criticized for their parenting style, with the majority viewing censure as unhelpful.

opinion

This pandemic is taking a toll on me and I find myself yelling at my kids. How do I stop losing my cool?

Sarah Rosensweet

3 min read

April 6, 2020

Grandmother and granddaughter doing jigsaw puzzle together at home. Senior woman helping smiling little girl to solve puzzles. Happy grandchild with concentration solving jigsaw puzzle at home while lovely mature granny smiling and holding piece, playing together.

Grandmother and granddaughter doing jigsaw puzzle together at home. Senior woman helping smiling little girl to solve puzzles. Happy grandchild with concentration solving jigsaw puzzle at home while lovely mature granny smiling and holding piece, playing together.

opinion

Struggling to keep children occupied all day? Here’s a different kind of ‘bucket list’ for organizing your days

Sarah Rosensweet

3 min read

March 28, 2020

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How to help your kids cope with disappointment amid the coronavirus pandemic

Sarah Rosensweet

3 min read

March 23, 2020

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opinion

Lower your standards, and other parenting tips to help you in this time of crisis

Sarah Rosensweet

3 min read

March 10, 2020

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Caring father reading story book and daughter falling asleep, tender attitude lf-pr-Rosensweet-0302 Caring father reading story book and daughter falling asleep, tender attitude

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How can I help my young daughter with her anxiety at bedtime?

Sarah Rosensweet

4 min read

March 3, 2020

Children play in the sandbox at the playground.

Children play in the sandbox at the playground.

opinion

How to handle talking with your child about body privacy

Sarah Rosensweet

3 min read

February 18, 2020

Young man learnig at home

Young man learnig at home

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I’m tired of fighting my kid about doing homework. Should I let it go?

Sarah Rosensweet

3 min read

February 3, 2020

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My son refuses to wear snow pants. What can I do?

Sarah Rosensweet

4 min read

January 6, 2020

How can I get my child to start something new and stick with it?

4 min read

December 16, 2019

Young family preparing for Christmas holiday. They walking on street and holding gift boxes and Christmas tree

Young family preparing for Christmas holiday. They walking on street and holding gift boxes and Christmas tree

opinion

My children are spoiled during the holidays. How can I instill more gratitude?

Sarah Rosensweet

3 min read

December 9, 2019

How to talk with your children about Santa Claus

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How to talk with your children about Santa Claus

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How to talk with your children about Santa Claus

Sarah Rosensweet

3 min read