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Jamal Ahmelich

Jamal Ahmelich is a registered clinical counsellor through the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. His philosophy of therapy is that the client/counsellor relationship is of utmost importance in promoting change and as such, always uses a client centered, strengths based approach.

Latest posts by Jamal Ahmelich (see all)

• 8 Actionable Parenting Tips from “Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids” - May 27, 2024
• Embracing Dan Siegel’s Parenting Approach - April 27, 2024
• Gabor Maté’s Approach to Parenting: 5 Tips to Improve your Relationship with Your Child. - March 27, 2024

Parenting in a Digital World-Strategies from Ross Laird

Ross Laird, PhD RCC is a clinical consultant and best-selling author on themes of addiction, trauma, creativity, and healing. He has won multiple awards for his writing, clinical work, teaching, and scholarship. He offers up the following 8 strategies for parenting in a digital world.

1. Be mindful about screen time.

2. Don’t sacrifice interpersonal communication.

3. Limit recreational screen time.

4. Resist new and fancy gear.

5. Explore the emotional benefits that kids derive from online cultures.

6. Practice digital transparency.

7. Focus on self-regulation and collaboration, not surveillance.

8. Talk things through.