Why Every Child Needs A Mentor
When we think of mentors, we often think of them in a professional capacity. However, mentors can play a very important role in the lives of young people too, especially when they reach adolescence. What exactly is a mentor? The simple definition of a mentor is “an experienced and trusted adviser”. Now most parents, would […]
Are Modern Parents Too Involved In Their Kids’ Lives?
I’ve always been a strong believer that we can’t compare modern parenting to the parenting of past generations. Modern parenting is a vastly different landscape to what it was in the 1970’s and 80’s, or even the 90’s, when the internet was only just kicking off. Now we have a wealth of child development and […]
Do You Know The Real Meaning Of Resilience?
We talk a lot about building resilience in children and how important it is for them to be able to deal with big feelings in a healthy way. Parents focus a lot of energy on helping kids learn to cope in challenging situations, such as change or adversity. Today’s kids are very fortunate that this […]
Should You Shower Every Day?
Have you ever argued with your child about having a daily shower? Well, it turns out you could probably save your breath! Showering, like most personal habits, is often up to the individual’s preference. Some people shower in the morning, some at night and some both. But I was recently quite surprised to learn that […]
This Is One Of The Most Important Skills To Teach Your Child
As kids grow and learn they master many skills. Whether it be physical, cognitive, emotional or social skills, each child develops in their own time. Of course, all of these skills are linked and contribute to the development of further skills. One skill that many experts and psychologists tout as the most important in child […]
Do You Shame Your Child Without Even Realising It?
I always thought my parenting approach took my children’s feelings into consideration. In fact, some people have accused me of being overly “soft” when it comes to disciplining my kids. However, I recently read an article about shaming as a form of behaviour management. It is not something I’ve ever really considered but after reading […]
Is This The Cause Of The Teen Anxiety Epidemic?
There is no denying that we live in an age of instant gratification. Communicating, shopping, banking, even ordering food, can all be done at the touch of screen While, this makes life easier in so many ways, our instant gratification lifestyle can also have significant downsides. Being bombarded with information, temptations and expectations constantly can […]
Teach Your Children This Trick To Stop Bullies
One of my biggest concerns as a parent with school aged children is bullying. And with good reason according to figures collated by the government initiative Bullying. No Way! With two boys starting Year 5 and Year 7, the following statistics in particular caught my attention: Approximately one in four Year 4 to Year 9 […]
The Basics Of Braces: What Every Parent Needs To Know
The very mention of braces can set a parent’s teeth on edge. It raises a plethora of concerns and questions – How much will it cost? Is it worth it? Is my child the right age? We’ve pulled together the basic information to get you started. What are braces? An orthodontic appliance, braces help position […]
Raising Young Girls In A Sexualised World
Scrolling through the camera roll on my phone gives a rapid insight into the fact that my daughter is larger than life. Even at 5 years young, her sassiness and spark are well established. Spirited and determined, she already has a great sense of humour and an equally strong sense of justice. I know these […]