There Is No Such Thing as a Perfect Parent
I have been running facebook pages mostly for mums for over 3 years now and sadly the culture of judging, attacking, bullying and treating each other really poorly seems to be on the rise or at least has not improved. Friends and family often say to me “I don’t know how you do it”. By […]
Handy Hints For Home Reading
Home reading is a part of every school age child’s family’s routine. Love it or hate it, practise makes perfect so it really can’t be avoided. Ideally, Home Reading is an enjoyable time where you and your child can snuggle up and share a story, information or a laugh but all too often it ends […]
Does My Child Need a Maths Tutor?
When a child is anxious and frustrated by their lack of understanding and progress in maths, the stress experienced by the household can be significant. It’s then that parents frantically try to find a tutor. But before you rush off to do that, let’s diagnose your child’s difficulties and see if you really need a […]
How to Help your Kids have a Successful Year at School
You’ve spent the last few weeks organising uniforms, books, stationery and nutritious lunch ideas and you’ve finally packed the kids off to school for the new school year. After enjoying a quiet cup of coffee and a well deserved breather, there’s one more thing to think about: how can you help your kids have a […]
The Benefits of Team Sport
Team sports are a fun and popular way for your child to develop a number of important life skills. It is also a wonderful way for them to make friends as they share a common interest. Children who play a team sport will be more sociable and are not as likely to feel isolated. It […]
Simple Tips Encouraging your Kids to do Their Homework
Some kids love to learn and will happily do their homework with no encouragement at all. With others, it isn’t always that easy! Below are some tips on successfully getting your kids to do their homework. – To begin with, set the boundaries and expectation of homework. Ask them when they would feel most productive […]
Reward Charts – How to Make them Work for your Kids
If you have never used charts for behaviour change in your family, or you’ve used them and they’ve not worked as you had hoped, I encourage you to read on. Charts can transform your family life, your child’s behaviour and even your morning chaos if they are used correctly. Charts aren’t just for the little […]
10 Tips for Surviving Teenage Daughters
Here is a list of 10 helpful tips for surviving the teenage years with daughters!! 1. They’ll pull away sometimes – don’t take it personally. ‘Leave me alone’ is rarely a permanent request. Chances are she’ll come talk to you soon enough – and she’s far more likely to do so if you’ve given her the […]
Learning to Ask for Help when you are Sick – One Mother’s Story
When I say I am an independent, private person, what I mean is I don’t like others seeing my seen-better-days Target knickers and wondering why I have 10 cans of corn in the pantry. And, when I say I was recently ill, what I mean is I found myself in hospital recovering from surgery, and […]
Getting to Know Your Child’s Teacher – Should I??
For 12 years I have been negotiating, supporting, sharing and listening to teachers and carers of my children. Over this time I have seen the benefit of fostering and nurturing these relationships. When you think about it, you legally hand over the care of your children and the responsibilities of social and academic development to […]