Tips & tools for you & your family
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” ― Dr Seuss Reading. One of life’s great pleasures. But don’t take my word for it. Action for Children asked kids from around the world why they love reading and this is what they said: … Continued
If you have kids, you’ll know how hard it can be to get them to lend a hand around the home. And amidst the craziness of modern family life, their reluctance to ‘pull their weight’ can really start to grind the gears of even the most patient parent. But you’re not alone. In fact, a study … Continued
“Our life is what our thoughts make it” – Marcus Aurelius Our thoughts, or rather, the way we think, have a remarkable impact on our everyday lives and wellbeing. Don’t believe me? Who do you think would be most successful? The person who believes they can achieve anything, become whomever they want, and follows up with … Continued
It’s natural for your child to feel and act a little restless. Kids have bundles of energy and smaller attention spans compared to us adults. And younger children especially have an innate curiosity with the world around them and how it all works. But the pace of modern life could be making it even more difficult … Continued
Have you ever considered sending your child to rehab to help them overcome their addiction to the electronic screens of video games, smartphones and the like? While that may sound far-fetched to some parents who are themselves ‘screen addicts’, it’s an idea whose time has come. Some countries consider childhood screen addiction to be a … Continued
I have two daughters, Grace (12) and Riley (16), and they are failures. They have failed at so many things in their short lives. They’ve entered countless contests (coloring, drawing, poetry, essay…) and have come up short too many times to count. At one point, Riley wanted to become a singer, but she just didn’t … Continued
As a mother and a teacher, I know that I have my hands full. My children are always watching me and I know that I am their role model which is why I tread lightly. I know what they see me doing has an impact on them. This is why many times, when I’m with … Continued
I’m not Victorian-style strict with my children but they definitely know what’s acceptable behaviour and what isn’t. Obviously knowing it and acting on it are two different things! However, here I’m not talking about flouting on the really major stuff, more the petty day-to-day transgressions and bad habits, which are tiring and induce the dreaded … Continued
You know the drill: You say it’s time for chores, and you’re met with a chorus of groans, whines, and cries of “but mooooom!” It’s enough to make parents crazy. You might be tempted to give up the struggle altogether and just do all the housework yourself! Don’t. It’s difficult to convince kids that housework is fun, … Continued
Why is it all so confusing? Or is it just me? I sometimes wonder why parenting feels so different (complex? overwhelming?) than it was for my parents. Sure, the pace of change (particularly technology change) makes today’s world almost unrecognisable to previous generations. But, parenting itself just feels more confusing than ever. Possibility vs Fear … Continued