Many parents have difficulty in dealing with behaviour that challenges them; so I invite you to deal with it differently this week. Ironically,compassion is the No 1 response to difficult behaviour, when they deserve your love the least, they need it the most.Whether it is tantrums, aggression, uncooperative behaviour; see that the child is trying [...]
All Discipline begins with the Parent What? Yes, the more undisciplined I am in my self; the more discipline issues I have with my children How am I undisciplined? By pushing yourself too hard.. Examples: Not taking Time Out, poor Physical care of self,results in 'losing it' with the children, shout, Rant & Rave; getting up [...]
Let’s look at increasing your Self Esteem. The more you raise your own self esteem, the more you will raise your child’s. Why is Self Esteem important? It affects: Friends you choose (as you choose ones with similar self esteem to you) The kind of person you will settle down with How you get on [...]
Here's link's to the Parenting articles that have featured in the Media over the past week Summer fun for children with Festivals, Camps, Drama Schools and Sports. Lots of useful information in todays Times:http://t.co/sGq65XM Sobering facts about parents relationship with alcohol and it's effect on their teenagers:http://alturl.com/icnfs How to we get our child to accept [...]
Key Tips: You cannot take care of anyone; till you first take care of youself Give yourself more time, getting up earlier/allowing adequate time to you are calmer The more attention you give; the less they demand When a child feels right; they behave right; so get in touch with how they feel and give [...]
The holidays have begun for many this weekend and what can we do to ensure it's a happy time within the family? Here are my 10 ten parenting tips: Decide to do what you need to do to be in a 'good place' to parent well and do it.This usually means being in touch with [...]
Families are back to school after the long break - are there simple things you can do that ensure smoother school mornings? Mornings begin the night before Do up a list of what needs to be done and let each child choose something they can do whether it is to set the table for breakfast or [...]
Remember, you do not have to do everything! There are things you do need to DO, other things you can DELAY, some you may be able to DELEGATE and other things you can simply DUMP! What about Children before Housework for the holidays, and build memories instead of stressing yourself trying to do the [...]
As today is National Work Life balance day it seems a good opportunity to stop and consider why? Do you every feel there are just not enough hours in the day? How do you manage your work life balance? Let’s take a look at managing from the inside out – knowing that everything that is [...]