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Is Confusion an Actual Parenting Model?

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

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Why do some Kids Resist Routine?

Routine. It’s a dull sounding word isn’t it? I beg to differ. In fact I would argue  routine frees us up to have a more remarkable lives. Take Mark Zuckerberg. Same grey t-shirt and blue jeans, day-in, day-out, and looks where it’s got him! But whilst his success with Facebook has a [bit] more to … Continued

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51 Reward Ideas to Motivate and Inspire your Kids

Why reward your kids? Rewards help motivate and inspire. They provide positive reinforcement for good behaviour while helping encourage your child to complete a difficult task. Rewards are recognition for a job well done. And while descriptive praise and attention are the most effective form of reward a parent can offer a child, tangible rewards such as an activity … Continued

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Hearing the Yes behind Your Teen’s No

What happens when you ask your teen to wash the dishes, tidy up after themselves, do their homework or any other task which contributes to your vision of raising a well-adjusted adolescent – and they say NO? Do you feel frustrated, helpless, overwhelmed? And most importantly what can you do in these situations that enhances … Continued

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