How acrimonious divorce affects children
Today, parental separation and divorce are common occurrences. While separation can sometimes be a better option for a couple, it’s always difficult when there are children involved. While a peaceful separation or divorce can still have many challenges for families with children, it’s acrimonious separation or divorce that can be the most harmful. What exactly […]
Effective time management tips for parents
Time management is essential for parents! No matter how full your schedule gets as you juggle packing lunch, helping with homework, getting dinner ready, and making sure everyone gets to bed on time, you will save yourself a lot of stress if you know how to wisely manage your time. Let’s explore a few time […]
How to discuss boundaries with kids
Part of helping kids to be the best they can sometimes involve pointing out things they can do in a different way. Your kids might not always be happy to receive this information but it’s an important lesson to learn from an early age. Setting boundaries for your kids is essential for building strong relationships […]
What to do if you don’t like your child’s friend
As a parent, your feelings about your child’s friends are likely coming from a gut instinct that they may not be a good influence on your child in some way. But the best thing you can do is to help your child navigate their friendship, rather than trying to control who they connect with. You […]
Top tips for parenting in the digital age
In today’s modern world where children are literally “growing up digital”, it’s essential to help them learn safe and healthy concepts of digital use. Here are six key tips to help you parent in the digital age: How to parent in the digital age Talk to your child about healthy tech use Firstly, you want […]
The effects of stress on the developing brain
Stress is a normal part of child development. However, toxic stress can increase a child’s risk of developing serious emotional, behavioural, and cognitive difficulties. It can also trigger illness. Let’s take a look at exactly how stress can affect the brain of a child. What is the brain’s role in managing stress? The brain is […]
The importance of communicating with your child’s teacher
There’s a lot of evidence that shows positive communication between parents and teachers helps to improve the academic performance and confidence of children. You don’t need to wait for parent-teacher meetings to start communicating with your child’s teacher. You can reach out right at the beginning of the school year to start building a solid […]
The effects of technology on children
From social media to video games, increasingly more technological offerings are fighting for your kids’ attention these days. The growing presence and accessibility of technology in children’s lives, from their very first year through their teenage years, is a double-edged sword. How technologies are applied and how children are exposed to and use them can […]
Why you shouldn’t try to be a perfect parent
Parenting is a highly demanding job that can seem overwhelming at times, considering the level of responsibility involved. The pressure on today’s parents to do and be everything for their kids is also a real problem. From judgmental parenting books to the shaming that goes on in online forums and social media, it’s no wonder […]
Does ADHD go away as children get older?
ADHD is a common childhood mental health condition. ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Some of the most common symptoms of ADHD in childhood include being inattentive, disorganised, hyperactive, impulsive, and easily distracted. It is believed that around 10% of all children have this disorder. Often, when children are first diagnosed, one of the […]
