Counter-Balancing Common Kid Complaints
Those too-familiar negative refrains that show up in every household…. ‘Not fair’, ‘don't want to’ and ‘don't know’ Children, like...
The Hidden Gifts of Patience
Wouldn't it be nice if we all had more patience? Less ‘snap’ and more small-moments-of-waiting before reacting? Patience and practice go...
Working with Risk... Creating courageous kids
Risk is a process of stretching…of going beynd what is usually given. It takes commitment and courage. It is a considered decision to...
Successful play-date tips
Some Pre-planning Think carefully about when you invite children and for how long. Don’t have someone over when you are very tired or...
Are you carrying your kids too often?Could you learn to say 'no' (based on a firm 'yes&#
Are you giving til you fear you might give out…..Have the holidays sapped your strength? To give your children a firm ‘No’ – assertive...
helping kids with conflict with their friends...
When children come home complaining.... Maybe you think it is nice that they are sharing problems, but what if they are simply...
Are you tired of being the referee to sibling fights?
Then stop….. Just stop. Stop and notice how often they raise their voices so that they can pull you in and be saved from sorting out...
Helping your children be less bothered by 'bored' moments
Helping your children be less bothered by ‘bored’ Your children may be blessed to have rich lives with lots of adult support,...
What to do when our children say they are lonely....
Can we, or should we, save them from that......? Whilst some children strive for independence and autonomy, others hold back. For those...
If no one taught you to plan for feelings, how can you help your children find what they need when u
This blog has been written to encourage children (and parents) to help themselves with common feeling/states….. (so that ignoring,...
