How to get your child to help with chores
Getting your child to help with chores can teach her valuable skills and important values. It can assist with the development of responsibility, self-reliance and organisational skills. It can also help with promoting interpersonal skills, including talking clearly, negotiating, cooperating, and working together as a team. But getting your little one to help around the […]
How to limit your child’s screen time in a healthy way
While screens are a part of today’s culture and an easy way to keep your child busy, there are health benefits related to reducing screen time. That said, setting limits on TV and computer games for kids isn’t easy in today’s screen-filled world. But starting with just a few small changes, you can help to […]
Tips for managing hyperactivity in the classroom
Hyperactivity can cause challenges at home and school for the child, parents and teachers. It is important to support the hyperactive child in the most positive and sensitive way possible to help control hyperactive motor activity and reduce anxiety. Let’s explore how to manage hyperactivity effectively: Helping to manage hyperactivity Whether you are a teacher […]
Ways to get over mom guilt
Mom (or dad) guilt is the feeling of anxiousness, doubt, or uncertainty felt when you think you’re failing to meet certain expectations. This guilt may be temporary, for example feeling bad about not packing healthy lunches for school every other day. Or it can be longer-term, for example feeling guilty about not encouraging your kids […]
How to teach your child to be smart about strangers
Your child sees strangers every day. Most of them are nice and normal people, but a few may not be. Often it can be difficult to spot the difference. So, unless you teach your child about stranger danger, it may be hard to know when she must be cautious. Teach Your Child About Stranger […]
Encouraging a growth mindset in your child
For a thriving, happy life, children need to develop the right mindset early on. When teaching children their brains are capable of growing, they feel empowered and more confident to take on tasks and overcome challenges. How we think about our abilities and potential is part of our mindset. This can greatly influence our behaviour […]
How to help your child cope with divorce
Going through a divorce or separation is difficult for the whole family. But it is often the children that struggle the most to cope with the loss as well as the new changes. Let’s take an in-depth look at the best ways of helping your child cope with divorce, while still being realistic about the situation: […]
Learning games you can play while on the go
Whether you’re running errands or going on holiday, travelling with small children can be stressful. Luckily, children are curious and new environments can quickly stimulate their imagination. This makes it easy for you to play simple games with your children while travelling. Make the journey fun with these five games you can play while on […]
Parenting how to: Home Made Paint
If you’re a parent, one of the things you are definitely going to want to be able to know how to do is to make home made paint. It’s exactly the kind of magic trick you are going to need up your sleeve for those unexpected situations. Like when it rains unexpectedly on your family […]
Teaching your child to effectively resolve conflict
Conflict resolution skills can be tough to learn, even for some adults. Early education in this field can help children to start thinking about how they feel, how they react and what words and actions they use when confronted with conflict. This assists them to develop practical conflict resolution skills that can enhance their general […]