The new reality of shared custody has hit him hard.
His friends call him Jeff. Imagine a tall, proud guy, dark hair, in his mid-twenties and always with that big smile that makes you love being in his company. Jeff has been in the Canadian Armed Forces as a reservist in the Quebec City area for almost 2 years. He knows where he’s going. He’s […]
Podcast – LIFE AS A MILITARY PARENT, episode 9: Teh Family Vacation
***In French Only*** Finally, it’s starting to feel like vacation 😊 We’re planning outings, visits, the road ahead, what to pack and… preparing our kids! During the long vacations, we can expect to neglect our usual rhythm of life a little, it’s normal. While some children cope with the change in schedule very well, others […]
Podcast – LIFE AS A MILITARY PARENT, episode 8: Becoming parents
***In French Only*** Your baby will soon be here: it’s the start of a wonderful adventure! How can you prepare to become a military family? What challenges do families face when one of the parents works in the Canadian Armed Forces? After your baby is born, where can you find the support you may need? […]
Podcast – LIFE AS A MILITARY PARENT, episode 7: Self-Esteem in Youth
***In French Only*** Getting to know yourself, liking yourself as you are, knowing your strengths and limitations, is a long-term process! Parents can be very good guides to help their children build their self-confidence. In our podcast this week, Mathieu Bouchard (Childhood and Youth Counsellor at the Valcartier MFRC) and Audrey Charland (Special Care Counsellor […]
“Après nous il reste eux” Conference – Podcast version
***Available in French only*** Here is a special edition of our podcasts 😊 On March 22, 2022, Cynthia Girard, psychoeducator, family mediator and psychotherapist, presented her conference “Après nous il reste eux” on co-parenting after separation. Did you miss it or would you like to hear it again? Here is the complete lecture of […]
Special Care Counselors at the VMFRC…What do they do?
Has your child become the Hulk? Have they turned green, are they throwing things, and do they have trouble with the word “no”? Fear not, you’re not the only one experiencing situations like this with your child. . Special Care Counselors may not be able to transform your child with a wave of a wand, […]
World’s strongest man?
On this month of June, Canadian Men’s Health Month, it is important to highlight the great strength of men, whether they are dads or not. I sincerely believe that behind every man is a great power that allows us, when the situation requires it, to move the biggest mountain! If you ask my boy who […]
Podcast – LIFE AS A MILITARY PARENT, episode 1: the terrible twos, a turbulent time
CRFM Valcartier · VIE DE PARENTS MILITAIRES volume 1 : Le « terrible two » ***In French Only*** Does your child need to assert themselves, but you no longer know how to help them while maintaining boundaries? If so, then this podcast is for you! This is the first of many episodes to come […]
Podcast – LIFE AS A MILITARY PARENT, episode 2: the circle of friends at school
CRFM Valcartier · VIE DE PARENTS MILITAIRES volume 2 : Le réseau d’amis à l’école primaire ***In French Only*** This episode addresses the reality children of service members face. In this episode, you will discover a range of tools that can help you better understand what your child is going through when they have to […]
Podcast – LIFE AS A MILITARY PARENT episode 4: bedtime with children aged 2 to 5 years
CRFM Valcartier · Vie de parents militaires Vol.4 : Le dodo chez les 2 à 5 ans ***In French Only*** Here is the latest episode for our series: Life as a military parent! Episode 4 is all about the little ones and their bedtime routine. How is bedtime going? Does your child suddenly have […]