The 6 Skills your child needs more than stranger danger
It is probably the worst fear of any parent – that their child might be kidnapped or molested. It’s the […]
The Grateful Parent
Parenting is tough and tiring and generally involves a multitude of thankless tasks performed endlessly day after day like an
Earning Screentime
I’ve never been a fan of kids spending hours and hours in front of screens. When I grew up we
Your Child’s Language Development and How it Affects Later Success
I recently attended a fascinating lecture by Suzy Styles, who is a professor of Psychology and Linguistics at the Nanyang
Potty Talk…
Potty training isn’t the easiest thing to do, but for the most part it runs fairly smoothly – a couple
Helping the Highly Sensitive Child
There are many children incorrectly diagnosed as being either ADHD or as having Oppositional Defiance Disorder who are really just
No Such Thing As A Naughty Child
Naughty children, naughty corners, treats for good behavior, consequences for bad behavior, identifying one child as the naughty on and
Embracing The Digital Gap
It is human nature to find fascination with things that are off limits. The DO NOT ENTER sign ignites our
Cultivating An Attitude Of Gratitude
Did you know that the word appreciate has two meanings – to be grateful for, and to grow. That is
Finding The Cause Of Misbehaviour
Understanding misbehavior is the first step to both preventing it and dealing with it when it happens. Our modern lifestyles
Staying Calm at Bedtime
There’s nothing quite like coming to the end of a busy day with small children, desperate for a bit of
Spoil Yourself this Valentines
I remember the year my husband forgot about me. Valentine’s Day came and went. No card, no little heart choccie,
Dare, Truth, Promise
Most people who can still remember their teenage years will remember a sometimes wild and inappropriate game of Dare, Truth
A Fresh Start To A New Year
We’re busy people. And we’ve passed this busy attitude on to our kids. We rush around from one thing to
Beating The Baby Blues
Having a baby is a momentous event. The kind of event that kicks you so far out of your comfort
Ambidextrous kids – disorder or gift?
I watched a film once where the main character was completely ambidextrous – he could write a poem with one
Choosing a Preschool
As a first time mom, finding and choosing a school for my daughter was one of the most daunting things
What people without special needs kids need to know
Parenting is a tough job. Parenting a special needs child is a tougher one. And as human beings interacting with
Raising a Millionaire
Children do bring additional financial strain, and many parents spend a large portion of their focus on money. Or the
Reading and writing: Confidence is the key
Many parents find themselves in a daily battle with their little ones over reading and writing homework. It seems like
Raising Boys For My Girls
I’m the proud mother of two girls. It’s something I boast about – how easy going they are, how they
The Art Of Communication
Chatting to your kids is not supposed to be habitual. Communication is an art. So if you want more than
The Benefits Of Rolling Blackouts
With the cold kicking in, the power is once again going out. These power outages can really get one down.
Open letter to a depressed teenager
“Reaching the desired area, The blade hesitates, quivering, Then slicing slowly, meticulously Into the soft, awaiting flesh. The wound gapes,
Could you be the reason for your child cheating?
Mrs M, with her short straight black hair and angular face, peered suspiciously at us, pacing the grade five class,
Cultivating Confidence
Our kids are living in a very different world to the one we grew up in. Gone are the days
Buckle Up
I’m quite shocked as I drive around town just how many parents have their kids running wild in the car,
Nurturing Mom
Did you know that nature supports mothers taking time out for themselves? And that if you mess with nature you
Super mom or Scary mom
I am an amazing mother. I’m also a pretty damn shocking one. I am calm and patient and understanding. I’m
Are your kids getting too much homework?
Homework is an essential part of learning independent work and self-discipline… and I think that kids are getting far too
