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 […]
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 […]
The importance of independent play for kids
Playtime holds great importance for kids’ development. Especially independent play is essential for kids to explore and learn more about themselves. Independent play is a time where kids play in a safe area alone for a certain period of time. Let’s look at some of the most valuable reasons why kids should play alone regularly. […]
How to best support your child during divorce
Divorce can end some unhealthy situations, and can sometimes be the best solution for a struggling family. But if you’re a parent going through a breakup or divorce, you’re thinking about more than just yourself. If you’re worried about how your relationship breakup or divorce might affect your child, you’re not alone. In this article, […]
What are night terrors and what to do if your child gets them
Night terrors in kids, also known as sleep terrors, are sometimes mistaken for nightmares. Both of these occurrences cause distress and disrupt sleep, but they are quite different. And although night terrors are less common than nightmares, they are not unusual – especially among young kids. But what exactly are night terrors? Let’s take a […]
How to stop your child’s whining
Whether your child whines every time you say no, or whines about eating dinner, going along on a shopping trip or cleaning up their room, whining is very tough to listen to. But why do children whine so much and what can be done to reduce or even stop whining completely? Why do children whine? […]
Ideas for your child to calm themselves at school
Navigating some childhood challenges can be stressful. Unfortunately, these challenges can appear at any time. When it happens at school, your child can feel overwhelmed, lonely and scared. Luckily, there are a few things you can teach your child to help them calm down when their emotions get out of control. Teaching your child to […]
Why rewards for children should be non-material
Good behaviours are more likely to occur again when followed by a reward. While rewards aren’t always necessary, they can encourage your child, increase their self-esteem and improve your relationship with your child. But what type of reward do you give your child? Recent studies have shown that offering toys or candy as rewards may […]
The importance of a support network for parents
Parenting is one of the most important jobs. But, it can also be one of the hardest. Every stage in raising children brings more questions and difficult choices. However, honest, open and informative conversations about the challenges of parenting are often rare. This is where parenting support networks come in. Why support is essential for […]
