Say what you want to see — nurturing positive behaviours in children
Have you ever noticed that kids tend to respond better to positive directions rather than negative ones? This means that telling them what they should… read more
8 Reminders for tough moments
When your child is having a tough time, it can be isolating, confusing, and even exhausting. The practice of self-kindness and grounding in the knowledge… read more
The 15 best compliments for kids that don’t have anything to do with their looks
When complimenting your child, do you typically focus on their appearances? “You look so pretty.” “What a handsome boy” “Such a sweet smile.” If compliments… read more
When kids say it’s too difficult, but you know they can do it
This may be a familiar scenario: we ask our kids to do something we know they can do. Despite its simplicity, they complain, “It’s too… read more
10 simple ways to encourage your child to read
Reading helps your child’s well-being, develops imagination and has educational benefits. Just a few minutes a day can greatly impact children of all ages. 1…. read more
4 Ways to develop perspective-taking in younger children ages 7 and below
An important social skill is being able to look beyond one’s own viewpoint and consider another’s. How are they feeling?What are they thinking?What impact am… read more
5 ways to raise confident kids
To raise strong, confident kids, it is essential to teach assertiveness. An assertive child knows how to stand up for themselves (and others) without being… read more
The Patience Game … that both parents and children enjoy!
This is a very simple and effective game. As a bonus, the kids need to be quiet as well. You could also call it the… read more
“Are we there yet?” — Teaching kids to have patience on long journeys
With the year-end school holidays around the corner, lots of families are making plans for travel. Kids can experience so much from a trip, including… read more