Easy Words to Avoid Power Struggles
Do you get fed up with asking your child to do things, often resulting in many daily power struggles? Did you know that on average, a child may hear up
Read moreDo you get fed up with asking your child to do things, often resulting in many daily power struggles? Did you know that on average, a child may hear up
Read moreArguing, fighting, and competitiveness between siblings are part of normal family life. However, constant sibling fighting is a highly emotional issue. It can negatively impact relationships all the way through to
Read moreI know that you want your child to be responsible and independent. Maybe, at the same time, you often feel the need to hover, supervise, control, and micromanage your children
Read moreI am very lucky that I no longer have to manage the Monday to Friday school morning stress. It’s a killer, isn’t it? It’s the perfect time for everyone to
Read moreWhining is generally on the top of the list of most irritating behavior in toddlers but unfortunately it can manifest in older children too but hey it’s completely normal, so
Read morePraise and Encouragement, we often underestimate its importance in parenting. I know some parents may think that their children should just behave without any adult intervention. Research shows that lack
Read moreWhat do we mean when we talk about being an authoritative parent, the most effective parenting style? The authoritative parenting style was first defined by Diana Baumrind, a developmental psychologist
Read moreIt’s part of growing up to self-regulate and manage our emotions and other states, such as sleep and eating. In this blog, we will focus on emotional regulation. Do you
Read moreI love beginnings so much more than endings or the in-betweens. January can be a time you can start some new resolutions for your family. Big resolutions can stress me
Read moreWe all love our children, but we don’t always tell them, do we? Children’s motivation and sense of self develop through positive communication. Using Praise effectively can help this process.
Read moreDo you tell your children to do it because I said so? Does it work for you? I suspect it’s likely that this way of parenting is pretty ineffective in encouraging Cooperation. Do you notice it escalates power struggles between you and your...
Read moreAll parents get upset, angry and anxious when dealing with their children. It would be very odd if you did not. Today I will focus on how to challenge your
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