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Overcoming challenges for working parents

I work with parents in Companies around Ireland and there is a lot of stress for working parents out there. […]

By PracticalParenting|2018-12-06T17:36:03+00:00January 18th, 2016|parent coach, parenting, Working Parents Groups|0 Comments

Helping children get along

How to deal with conflict better Calm is essential in managing conflict Remain calm and approach calmly, remembering that your tone and your behaviour sets the tone. Therefore, be the change you want to see and if you want your child to calm down, then ask yourself, 'how calm am I?' Be a good role [...]

By PracticalParenting|2018-12-06T17:36:31+00:00August 21st, 2013|bad behaviour, Catch Them being good not bad, challenging behaviour, Childrens Behaviour, difficult behaviour, good parenting skills, Managing challenging behaviour, managing tantrums, parent coach, parenting, parenting advice, Parenting help, parenting support|0 Comments

Teens & Alcohol

As the parent of teenage girls I am aware of the dangers of teenage drinking. Relationship is No 1 between parent and teen However, as I journey through the minefield that is parenting teens, I am more and more convinced that the strength of my relationship with them is ultimately the only real control I [...]

By PracticalParenting|2018-12-06T17:36:39+00:00July 6th, 2012|Boundaries, Communication, difficult behaviour, Education, good parenting skills, Manage conflict, parent coach, Peer Pressure, Teenagers|0 Comments

Proactive Parenting

I just encountered a woman at the supermarket, trying to do a large weekly shop with two toddlers, who seems to be managing well and it reminded me of the importance of being PROACTIVE in our parenting. Steve Covey outlines this concept in his 7 Habit’s book outlines the Habit 1: Be Proactive Be Proactive, [...]

By PracticalParenting|2018-12-06T17:36:39+00:00July 2nd, 2012|bad behaviour, Childrens Behaviour, difficult behaviour, good parenting skills, Help with Children, manage difficult behaviour, Managing challenging behaviour, Managing Stress, parent coach|0 Comments

Children behaving badly

There are so many situations where we can end up in conflict with our children on a daily basis. What else could we do that may help the situation. If what you are doing is not working, you may need to do something different How to manage conflict with your children Be the change you [...]

By PracticalParenting|2015-05-16T20:45:01+00:00June 30th, 2012|bad behaviour, Childrens Behaviour, difficult behaviour, discipline, encouraging responsibility, good parenting skills, Help with Children, manage difficult behaviour, Managing challenging behaviour, managing sibling rivalry, managing tantrums, parent coach, Working Parents Groups|0 Comments

TIME OUT not working? Try this

Just imagine you were two or three years of age and you were put out to sit on the Naughty Step by a very agitated parent , how would you feel? When I ask parents this the responses are "Sad, upset, distressed, confused, alone, angry". TIME OUT not working? Is there a better way? I [...]

By PracticalParenting|2018-12-06T17:36:42+00:00July 24th, 2011|bad behaviour, Childrens Behaviour, Feelings, lose temper, Manage conflict, manage difficult behaviour, Managing challenging behaviour, managing sibling rivalry, managing tantrums, parent coach, parenting support, pupnishment, squabbling, stress, Temper tantrums, toddlers, Toodlers, Uncategorized, Working Parents Groups|0 Comments

Sibling Rivalry

"You love her more than me! Everything was fine till she came along, now everyone hates me!" Sibling Rivarly: Child feel insecure about being loved Imagine your husband comes home tonight with a tall Swedish blond and says: "You know I love you so much; I decided to get another wife just like you! But [...]

Good Parenting is about how I relate to self & others

Observe my responses and if they are defensive - it's an offortunity to explore and an invitation to change Positive Parenting Relationship with self is key to effective parenting. If how I relate to myself is poor, then it is likely that my parenting is going to reflect that. If I am self critical, then [...]

By PracticalParenting|2018-12-06T17:36:42+00:00July 3rd, 2011|confidence, difficult behaviour, Engaging your child's cooperation, Family relationships and feelings, good parenting skills, Help with Children, lose temper, parent coach, parenting support, Parents adjustments, self esteem, stress, Uncategorized, Working Parents Groups|0 Comments

Sibling Rivalry – Tips to Reduce

Ensure each child feels loved and 'seen' and sibling rivalry will reduce. The reality is that the more time you spend with your child, the less they will demand it through negative behaviour towards a sibling or towards you. The negative behaviour is a cry for help. Therefore, your response needs to be kind and compassionate. [...]

By PracticalParenting|2018-12-06T17:36:43+00:00June 26th, 2011|bad behaviour, Catch Them being good not bad, Childrens Behaviour, Engaging your child's cooperation, Family relationships and feelings, good parenting skills, manage difficult behaviour, Managing challenging behaviour, managing sibling rivalry, parent coach, parenting support, Temper tantrums, toddlers, Uncategorized, Working Parents Groups|0 Comments

Are your children driving you wild?

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 [...]