How To Fix The Bad Mood Of Your Whole Family
It’s hard enough when you’re in a bad mood yourself, but how do you deal when it’s the whole family down in the dumps? One challenging thing about families is that there are usually a lot of different personalities. And each of those personalities have their own moods, quirks and peeves. Throw in different age […]
How To Deal With Parenting Triggers
Triggers. We all have them. They are the emotional buttons which, when pushed usually result in a negative, and often out of proportion, reaction. Triggers are often related to memories or the impact of things that happened in the past, particularly childhood. The stress response we have is seemingly automatic. Sometimes we might not even […]
Always Being In the Moment With Your Kids Is Unrealistic
Sometimes, okay, a lot times, I find it hard to “be in the moment” with my kids. Sssshhhh! I know! These days, this is a bit of a parenting no-no. We are told to enjoy every moment. To be present. To cherish it all. And that’s probably for good reason. With three kids at various […]
Powerful Phrases To Use When Your Child Is Being Challenging
One thing no one tells you about parenting before you have kids is that it is so easy to wound them with your words. And it is so hard to moderate what you say ALL THE TIME. Especially when they are being seemingly unreasonable, irrational or unrelenting. I know during school holidays when it is […]
What To Expect From Your 15 Year Old
Now that your child is 15 years old, they are past the ‘early’ teenager stage. They will continue to strive for independence and will most likely be of the opinion they already “know it all”. Here are some other things you can expect from your 15 year old: Physical/Health The majority of teens will reach […]
Science Reveals How You Can Help Your Child Feel Less Immunisation Pain
While we know that having our kids vaccinated is the best way to guard against serious, potentially life-threatening diseases, watching them have to go through the pain of getting the needle is never fun. It turns out how we act with our kids during this time is important though. A new study has found parents […]
Research Reveals Why Your Bond With Your Daughter Is So Strong
As mothers we form strong bonds with our children from the moment they are born. These bonds grow as they do, while we nurture and guide them through life. The mother-daughter bond in particular is often very strong. Interestingly, this may be due to more than just maternal love – mothers are literally on the same […]
How Do You Parent A Highly Sensitive Child?
Does your child feel deeply? Do they struggle with change? Are they attuned to the emotions of others? Do they ask BIG questions? Are they sensitive to sensory input? If so, you may have a Highly Sensitive Child. A highly sensitive child is is one of the fifteen to twenty percent of children born with […]
What To Expect From Your 14 Year Old
As the rollercoaster of adolescence continues for you and your child, you may find the dynamic of your relationship changes as they strive for growing independence. Here are some other things you can expect from your 14 year old: Physical/Health Physical growth and changes will continue to be at an individual rate and your child […]
Why You Need To Be Sharing Your Personal Stories With Your Kids
I was recently shocked to hear from a friend that they didn’t know how their parents met. “Didn’t you ask?” I queried. “No, they didn’t really talk about personal stuff,” they replied with a shrug. It was an eye opener to realise some people don’t openly share with their kids. Obviously I come from a […]