Have you ever thought about the importance of demonstrating positive relationships to your child? We know how a regular bank account works: we make regular … Depositing into the emotional bank account of your child
Many parents would think that parent engagement at school means doing time on the P&C, volunteering at school fetes, helping at the canteen or perhaps … 7 ways to be an ‘engaged’ school parent (and how your child will benefit)
Most parents approach the teenage years with a little bit of dread. The fear of the unknown can be our worst enemy, and fill our … 4 things to do NOW to prepare for the teen years
Although it starts off with Mum and Dad doing everything for the baby, when the baby has grown into a toddler and then a young … When can I start giving chores to my children?
Children can develop many of the same mental health difficulties as adults, but sometimes they can manifest in different ways, making them harder to recognise. … How to recognise a mental health issue in your child
By this age, children are getting quite skilled at entertaining themselves and making up their own games and activities. But there are still opportunities for … 6 games to play with a child aged 3-4 years
It is a strange irony that in this information age, some really important basic information has been lost. This impacts on a parent’s ability to … Maggie Dent’s 7 ways to be a back-to-basics parent
Has there ever been a better time to be a young book lover? The diversity and volume of children’s books is staggering. There is something … 9 ways to encourage a child to love reading
Whether it’s attempting to stop the daily tantrums at daycare drop-off, or making bedtime a smooth process without hours of resistance, trying to improve a … 5 positive ways to help your child’s challenging behaviour
What an amazing imagination children have at this age! They love to make up games and act out all sorts of weird and wonderful scenarios. … 6 games for your child aged 4 – 5 years
