Why Do My Children Behave Better for Other People?
“They were angels,” say the Grandparents. “She’s always so well behaved,” says the Kindy Teacher. “He’s a great at sitting still and paying attention,” says the School Teacher. “He always gives it his best effort,” says the Coach. They are looking at me, talking to me, but I’m really not sure they are talking about […]
Why I Won’t Force My Child To Attend the School Sports Carnival
I find it interesting that sport is the only subject area our education system dedicates a whole day to and insists the entire school get involved, regardless of aptitude or interest level. Where are the maths carnivals or LOTE carnivals? What about a music carnival where events consist of playing different musical instruments? Everyone must […]
How To Get An Unwilling Child to Talk About Issues
Everybody has different ways of dealing with “stuff”. Some people, like myself, are talkers. I need to talk it out in order to process things, work out how I feel and to problem solve. Other people tend with withdraw to process things over time, while others shut down all together and avoid the tough stuff. […]
Why Do My Kids Like Watching Unboxing Videos on YouTube?
The first time I saw a YouTube video of a grown man narrating the act of unwrapping a Kinder Surprise egg, I thought I’d entered the Twilight Zone. Was this some strange parody parading as a video for children but with a joke aimed at parents? The ridiculousness of it all baffled me. But I soon […]
Check Out These Alternative Sporting Activities for Your Child
There are well documented and indisputable benefits for children’s participation in extra-curricular activities, particularly physical pursuits. As well as improving fitness, motor skills and general wellbeing, participation in structured activities outside of school also benefits children socially and emotionally, giving them an opportunity to build friendships through shared interests and develop their self confidence. The […]
How to Encourage Your Child to Include Others
Children are generally a self-oriented, insular bunch by nature. This is not to say that they are selfish, just that they don’t always perceive or respond to the unspoken needs of others. In groups and social situations, this can lead to other children’s feelings being hurt through actions such as unintentional exclusion. Different from being […]
The Truth About Homeschooling
The stigma around homeschooling is decreasing and the number of parents around Australia choosing to educate their children from home is on the rise. With nearly 15 000 students registered nationally, and an even more estimated to be unregistered, parents are opting for home based education for a variety of reasons including lifestyle, special needs, […]
Could You Guess These Five Great Sources of Iron Other than Red Meat
When we think of food that is high in iron, the first thing that comes to mind is red meat. This is with good reason, as it is certainly the one of the best sources of iron. However, if you or your children are not big meat eaters or vegetarian, it is important to know […]
6 Factors That Make A Healthy Relationship
When we are younger, the picture that is often painted of love and relationships can be misleading. It’s all fairy tales and happy endings. We are blinded with tales of true love and finding the “one”. We quickly learn the reality: Relationships can be hard work. Once the initial flush of lust and love wears […]
This Is How To Help Your Girl Navigate Tricky Friendships
Friendships are such an integral part of our lives. From an early age we start connecting socially with peers who are not our family. We might meet them through kindergarten, neighbours or friends of the family and through these connections we start to learn the art of social networking. When we hit school our social […]