TV Schedule for Prince George & Kamloops
Beginning Feb. 8, 2012, Family Matters is on:
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Wed. 7pm
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Thurs. 12:30pm
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Sun. 6:30pm
Beginning Feb. 8, Family Matters is on:
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Wed. 7pm
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Sun. 6:30pm
By Nancy - January 31, 2012No Comments-
Family Matters 2011/2012
Episodes 1-5: https://createspace.com/327510
Episodes 6-10: https://createspace.com/327541
Episodes 11-15: https://createspace.com/327542
Category: Episodes
By Nancy - January 25, 2012No CommentsEpisode 115: Fairway Divorce
DVDs of our episodes are now available. This episode can be found at: https://www.createspace.com/327542. In recent years, members of the legal and mental health community have been exploring new ways to assist parents in conflict to resolve disputes in a non-adversarial, cooperative and cost-effective way. In this episode, Justice Brownstone, who has long advocated for keeping parents and children out of family court, will interview Karen Stewart, CEO of Canada?s biggest and most popular dispute resolution company, FAIRWAY, about their unique and innovative process of spousal dispute resolution. Guest: Karen Stewart.
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By Nancy - December 24, 2011No CommentsEpisode 114: Divorce with Dignity
DVDs of our episodes are now available! This episode can be found at: https://www.createspace.com/327542. Have you ever heard of the term ?the divorce from hell?? Probably every marriage breakdown has hellish aspects to it, but everything is relative, even high conflict divorces. In this episode you will meet author Karen Stewart, who emerged from 'divorce hell?' with a mission: to ensure that no one ever makes the same mistakes that she and her ex-husband made. Her book, Clean Break, urges separating couples to learn from her "poor choices and misplaced trust?". In this episode she will explain the pitfalls that so many couples contend with as they navigate the complicated and often frustrating family justice system. Her own experiences form the foundation for the innovative process she founded as CEO of Fairway Divorce Solutions. Guest: Karen Stewart.
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By Nancy - December 24, 2011No CommentsEpisode 113: Online Security
DVDs of our episodes are now available. This episode can be found at: https://www.createspace.com/327542. In today's world everyone, even children, have daily multiple Internet connectivity, in the form of social networking, banking, shopping and a variety of other transactions. And the experts tell us this is just the beginning of the huge potential that the Internet has to impact the way we live our lives and conduct our businesses. How safe and secure is our confidential information that is stored online? Every once in a while we hear about major corporate databases being hacked, and mass breaches of online security. We are told that identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes. What can we do to protect ourselves from these risks? Guests: Omar Ha-Redeye, Guy Rosario.
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By Nancy - December 24, 2011No CommentsEpisode 112: Family Law Access
DVDs of our episodes are now available. This episode can be found at: https://www.createspace.com/327542. One of the most contentious issues that can arise for separated parents in conflict is the question of how to divide a child?s time between parents. Regardless of who has custody, and even in cases of joint or shared custody, the fact remains that a child cannot be in two places at once. Many parents have great difficulty devising a parenting schedule which maximizes the child?s time with each parent, in a way that best meets the parents? schedules and most importantly, the best interests of the child. This can be particularly challenging in cases involving very young infants, or where there is not a strong pre-existing relationship between the parent and child, and in cases where parents do not live close to each other. A complicating factor can also arise where one parent alleges that the other parent poses a risk to the child?s safety and well-being, and is requesting that access be supervised. In this must-see episode, Justice Brownstone and Judge Jane Cartwright of the British Columbia Provincial Court will discuss the legal principles and practical considerations that apply when a court is asked to make decisions about parental access to children. Guest: Judge Jane Cartwright.
Category: Episodes
By Nancy - December 24, 2011No CommentsEpisode 111: Remarriage after Divorce
DVDs of our episodes are now available. This episode can be found at: https://www.createspace.com/327542. What are the potential obstacles to achieving a lasting happiness the second ? or third ? time around? What are the pitfalls you should be aware of in creating a blended family? It looked so easy on the Brady Bunch, but our guests are here to tell us that real life can be very different. What are the special needs of people who are contemplating or already in a new relationship, especially if there are children and ex-partners involved in the big picture? Guests: Paula Bisacre, Karina Sacca.
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By Nancy - December 24, 2011No CommentsEpisode 110: Domestic Abuse
Now available on DVD: https://www.createspace.com/327541. Although this topic only infrequently receives public attention, it is a sad reality of North American life that many homes are fraught with domestic violence. Quite apart from the trauma that this imposes upon victims, it is now well-accepted that when children witness their parents arguing and fighting, this is a form of child abuse. How prevalent is domestic violence? Why does it occur? Can it be prevented and treated? What can be done to insulate children from this situation. How effective are the courts in addressing this serious social issue? Justice Brownstone will address all of these issues in this much-anticipated episode. Guests: Judge Gary Cohen, Carolyn Fast.
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By Nancy - December 24, 2011No CommentsEpisode 109: Pets and Divorce
DVDs of our episodes are now available. This episode can be found at: https://www.createspace.com/327541. Any pet owner will agree that pets are family too! What happens to pets when family breakdown occurs? What is the best way to keep children and their pets emotionally bonded even if they can?t live together? How do you get pets to become accustomed to living in two (or more) different homes? How do you ensure a harmonious household if new pets (for example, a parent?s new partner?s dog or cat) are introduced into the home? Is it a good idea to give a pet to a child experiencing the angst of parental separation, to help relieve the child?s stress and loneliness? Do pets experience grief and anxiety when a family breaks up? Guests: Rebeka Breder, Dr. Rebecca Ledger.
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By Nancy - December 24, 2011No CommentsEpisode 108: Mens Issues in Family Law
Now available on DVD: https://www.createspace.com/327541. In the last half-century, parenting dynamics in many families have changed, as more moms have entered the workforce, requiring more dads to share the parenting duties. In fact, it?s no longer that uncommon to find some families with stay-at-home dads, with moms who are the breadwinners. How has this shifting culture been reflected in parenting arrangements after separation? Courts make custody and access decisions based on the best interests of the child, not the parents. But many people continue to express a very disturbing perception of the law and the justice system, and there?s a lot of advocacy for 50-50 shared parenting. What does the law have to say about that? And what can be done to make mothers and fathers more child-focused in their parenting decisions? Guests: Theo J. Boere, Elisabeth Strain.
Category: Episodes
By Nancy - December 24, 2011No Comments