How to Ease Back to School Anxiety
If your kids are back at school, or about to be, these ideas can help ease the transition from holiday time to school time.
How to Turn Your Anger Around Without Yelling
With smacking now being seen as less ‘acceptable’, the lashing out often takes the form of yelling. Here are four solutions to turn your anger around.
How to Get Your Children to Really Listen
When your kids aren’t listening to you which WILL happen, try these three things: speak softly, consider your timing and use the ‘gentle reminder’.
7 Tips For a Relaxing and Memorable Summer Holiday
7 hot tips to help you chill out with your kids, avoid too much expense and still make wonderful summer holiday memories!
10 Easy Traditions That Can Make Christmas Meaningful For Your Family
Christmas is a brilliant time to institute traditions, or reinvigorate those that might have lapsed over the years.
When Do I Tell My Kids the Truth about Santa?
From the first time our kids ask, honesty has always been, is, and will continue to be the best policy.
Are Smart Toys Safe?
New smart toys are capable of listening to your child. If they’re hearing things, they’re probably transmitting that information as well.
How To Keep Kids Motivated To Play Sport
Is your child discouraged by competitiveness or comparison in their sport? Dr Justin Coulson explores strategies to help kids stay the course!
How to Motivate Kids – and Why Rewards aren’t the Answer
How do you motivate kids? Rewards may effectively control children’s behaviour in the immediate context, but studies show that they can (and regularly do) have negative consequences.
My Son Won’t Talk About His Day
Parents have been complaining about this problem for at least 50 years! Try these questions to encourage curiosity and conversation.