Kenny Bodanis

LATEST ARTICLES ( 116 )

• Men: Minivans Are an Evolution Not Emasculation

  

  "The most dangerous behaviour most North American men engage in is driving a car. And there is a good chance it is a minivan, a boxy emblem of masculine... Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• How Can I Change for the Better?

  

  We struggle to teach our children open-mindedness and the advantages of critical thinking; while we stodgy parents gradually seem to become convinced we have... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• On BT Montreal: Being a Working Parent with a Sick Child

  

  Elias Makos and I talk about the challenges facing a working parent with a sick child. How do you manage deadlines? Do you have an understanding employer? Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Suicide and Men at Risk, Part 2 - A Conversation with Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas

  

  They created a character called Dr. Rich Mahogany. He is a man who talks about mental health in a way that our double-jeopardy men can relate to, and they pass... Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Dad Asks: Will the Super Bowl Halftime Show Be Family Viewing?

  

  My little 8-year-old girl has so far shown every sign of eventually becoming a self-assured, confident young adult with just the right amount of "My Way." I... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Suicide and Men at Risk, Part 1 - A Conversation with Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas

  

  The combination of men not having a strong support system, while also being conditioned to hide psychological weakness, has a tragic consequence. Even the men... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• On Breakfast Television: The Pro's and Con's of Tech Gifts for Kids

  

  Some children learn that Santa says "No" to some toys, others will be enjoying a new tablet, and still others will be given one by Mom and/or Dad. On my most... Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• In What World is This a ‘Time for Rest and Reflection’??

  

  Did you ever wonder if, perhaps, there is a reason Santa only delivers once annually? Perhaps he avoids using a noisy motorised vehicle, and evades and... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• How To Say "No, We Can't Afford That." To Your Kids

  

  Trying to find different and believable ways to dodge questions about expensive presents - and whether Santa will bring them, and why other friends have them -... Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• On BT Montreal: When Your Child's Friend is a Bad Influence

  

  During my July segment on Breakfast Television, I talk with Joanne Vrakas about how to deal with a sticky situation. How do you handle your child's friend when... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• On BT Montreal: Do You Compare Your Kids to Others?

  

  On this BT Montreal segment, Wilder Weir and I discuss whether you spend too much time comparing your child's development to other kids'. Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• On BT Montreal: How to Reduce the Arguing Over Homework

  

  On my latest BT Montreal segment, I talk with Alex Despatie about homework, and how the amount of arguing and stress - for you and your child - can be reduced... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Quiet Voices - A Short Story

  

  The following is a fictional short story I submitted for the Quebec Writers Federation Short Story Competition. Apparently, it made the first cut but did not... Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• BMO Turns a Soccer Cheer Into a Road Trip for the Whole Team

  

  A special thank you to BMO who will make a generous donation to the Sun Youth Organization as part of our partnership for this special promotional post. The... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Another Study Supports the Benefits of Paternity Leave

  

  Now a graduate of the programme, Xiaoyang Luo completed her thesis "Organisational Factors Impacting Fathers’ Use of Parental Benefits in Canada". Some of... Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• On BT Montreal: How to Take Control of Your Kids' Summer Schedule

  

  On yesterday's appearance on City TV's Breakfast Television, I talk with Joanne Vrakas about how parents can, with their kids help, keep control of their... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Animal Jam Comes with a Parental Security Blanket

  

  My kids have begun to participate in online activities where interaction with others is possible. As parents we become too complacent once our children are... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Working Parents Fight for the Right to Parent. (whether Others Like It Or Not)

  

  Before becoming a parent I can remember being put off when asked if I could work overtime - or weekends - to replace So-and-So because they had their... Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• New TV Series Wants to Help B.C. Parents and Their Picky Eater

  

  -Do you have a five or six-year-old who refuses to eat certain foods? -Is the dinnertable becoming a battle of wills instead of a family gathering? -Is the... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• "I'd Like To Marry a Woman Who is a Good Provider."

  

  How would society react to 17-year-old boys openly admitting that marrying a woman with strong career potential was a high priority? What if they kept their... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING