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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to teach your child to stand up for herself
As an adult, you know how difficult it can be to stand up for yourself in certain situations. Being assertive is a skill that has to be learnt over time, ideally from a young age. The benefits of being assertive include enhanced self-confidence, understanding your feelings, earning respect from others and improved communication. As a […]
The importance of family rituals
Family life can be busy. There is a lot going on with work, school, doing homework, going to extra-mural activities, cooking meals, and making sure everyone has fun too. Busy schedules can affect children in many ways. They may become stressed, feel anxious or get overwhelmed. One way to ensure a sense of stability for […]
Coping skills for kids – what your child needs to know
Why are coping skills important? By teaching our children coping skills we are giving them the tools that will allow them to cope with challenges in the future. It might not come easily at first, but practicing these skills from an early age can be likened to “weight-lifting” for the brain. Each time they use […]
