Category Archives: Kids

My dear Liam, This week, I have lived with you so much and shared so much.  It was a beautiful, ordinary summer week, full of surprises.  You had caught chicken pox and you couldn’t go to scout camp so you accompanied me to work. We hit the road together and travelled over 1200 km inContinue reading “My dear son…”

Seeing the extraordinary lives of others on Facebook and Instagram, our youth are taking more and more risks to be part of this league of “extraordinary” people doing “extraordinary” things.  I think it’s sad because there are young people who die trying to impress others.  I learned today that a young man from Quebec isContinue reading ““Did you see me?” generation”

Parenting is the most humbling, difficult and important role i have been given the privilege to play. I came across this video and i found it’s main message so meaningful i had to share it: “Force creates resistance but great relationship build autonomy which allows us to leverage trust which builds influence.”

My son eats at home with me. After finishing the meal, he is still hungry. He rummages in the pantry and finds a bag of Crisper BBQ. He tries to open it without success (because there is no notch). – Dad, I can’t open the bag of Crisper. – Liam, instead of denouncing a problem,Continue reading “The lunch lesson…”

My son is the center of my life. I dedicate a part of my existence to make sure he grows into a responsible man. I study the art of parenthood. I must say that i have been humbled by my initial experiences as a father. I made many mistakes. I asked for helped and iContinue reading “The centers of my life…”

My 8 year old son Liam plays hockey in the basement with his friends. They are having fun. He makes a slap shot but hits the wall.  He comes to me and tells me: Dad, I am sorry, i made a big scratch on the wall while playing hockey. I go down to the basementContinue reading “Scratches… or what we can learn from the little things in life…”

While travelling in the car with Liam, Edith and her kids last week i noticed something: my son often whines about his problems. These are kids problems but as he whines, they tend to become mine, to irritate me. Dad, i am hungry! Dad, i am bored! Dad, i am too hot! Dad, i needContinue reading “From whiner to problem solver…”

I spend a week  at home with my son. We had an amazing time and a lot of fun doing simple things. Yesterday, while driving back from Skyzone with Liam, we were in the car listening to music and i suggested: Let’s talk?   My son answer’s : why?  That is the train of life thatContinue reading “The time to talk…”

My son blames others for every bad thing that happens to him, always. If he falls on the street because he stepped on his untied shoe laces, he will be angry at the street. For sure it will be not his but the street’s fault for making him fall. Yet, He is proud and takesContinue reading “On taking responsibility…”

Many parents will agree with me when i say that my ultimate dream is to raise my son to become an generous loving happy adult. Recently i understood that the key to happiness is not success or achievement, not performance or wealth, it is simply gratitude. Happiness is just appreciating and being grateful for whatContinue reading “A parent’s dream…”

We left home early, to arrive early on the ski hills. We wanted to enjoy what could be the last day of the season… The weather was nice. The snow was good. When skiing, my son is happy. When outside, i am happy. We get to enjoy the ultimate unexpected luxury this winter… to eatContinue reading “At the end of a long journey…”

Great conversation about what are kids really need to grow into happy adults…Let them play. Give them chores. Let go of checklist parenting. And above all, love them as they are.

School has to evolve and complexity is not an excuse anymore because we have the tools to allow every child to learn and progress at his own personnal speed.