Never Underestimate How Important You Are To Your Child At Any Age
It’s easy to forget the value that our children place on us.
'If you are emotionally and physically present for your child, you are a parent with impact'
-Gail J Smith
Read MoreIt’s easy to forget the value that our children place on us.
'If you are emotionally and physically present for your child, you are a parent with impact'
-Gail J Smith
Read MoreEarly detection of your child’s mental health can lead to more effective treatment options. If a parent notices their child is unusually withdrawn or anxious, addressing it early can prevent more serious issues like depression or anxiety disorders. Be alert to changed moods.
Read MoreIt’s a natural part of life to feel anger. We need to understand that a child can often misinterpret our anger and will often take on much of the blame when we have a meltdown. Managing our anger around children is the best way to ensure your feelings do not overpower your child. Our angry outbursts can sometimes lead them to shut down and to avoid being in our presence.
Read on for some thoughts on how your anger can influence your child.
Read MoreWe are all learning how to parent daily. It keeps evolving as new experiences come our way. Nothing is constant as our children develop and change over the years. Read on for some reflections on what works well when engaging with your child.
Read MoreLaughter and fun are the key ingredients for a happy, healthy life. Read more for some ways you and your child can have fun!
Read MoreLearning is a crucial part of life and the development of a child. Here are nine simple parenting tips which may encourage learning for your child.
Read MoreWhen raising a child, it is important you pick your battles wisely. Read some parenting tips you may find helpful in these situations.
Read MoreThis blog provides helpful parenting tips when tiredness is affecting parent and child communication, read more.
Read MoreMotivating your child to learn can be quite challenging, here’s a few parenting tips on how to keep your child motivated to learn inside and outside of the classroom.
Read MoreThe school year is quickly coming to a close. Here are a few parental tips that can assist your child with their final term of the year. Read here for more information.
Read MoreChildren's uniqueness is a crucial part of who they are as individuals. Read some parenting tips to consider on how to embrace and positively encourage diversity.
Read MoreEveryone wants to feel appreciated. Showing gratitude also feels great. It is a power tool for building strong and trusting relationships. What a powerhouse of a gift to give to your child.
Read MoreIt makes sense that as a parent you feel confident and that you are in a solid relationship with your child’s teacher. It is important to your teacher, and child also. There are many factors that go into running a school and teaching. Parents are naturally emotional when it comes to their children, so if you have any concerns, you’ll have a better chance of being heard when you are calm and responsibly talk about concerns with your child’s teacher.
Read MoreMany children have times when they feel they are struggling not just with school but also with friends, home issues, siblings, etc. Children can and do have down times. If your child is struggling, read here for some tips.
Read MoreHow we speak to our children is long-lasting. Read here for some thoughts on how to manage ourselves in using effective communication with children.
Read MoreBy nature of being a parent you are invited to present such fine qualities as credibility and trust to your child. Never underestimate that such an opportunity is also all about developing yourself as a fully rounded, emotionally intelligent person. Like it or not parenting forces us to grow up!
Read MoreThere is a silent, steady power present in being courteous. You are stronger by nature of your courteous style. By treating someone with dignity no matter how different your thoughts are, there is little with which to argue. After all, they see how you accept them as legitimate. You accept their right to have a voice, which gives you a voice.
Read MoreWe appreciate that we are important and that we hold great responsibility and balance of power in taking care of our child. I wonder how often we think about the value we give to our child.
Dr Seuss said “To the world you may be one person; but to one person you may be the world.”
Read MoreDowntime with the family is a vital time to replenish the family spirit, refresh relationships and simply enjoy each other’s company.
Read MoreWhat do our children really think about us? Are they aware of all our efforts? Do they remember the little details and the extra efforts we make over the years? What is their level of appreciation of us the parents?
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