Kids always fighting amongst themselves?
Sometimes (if no-one gets hurt), it is OK to let siblings settle some of their disagreements on their own. In some situations, just a little guidance can nudge children to solve problems amongst themselves.
Discipline is more about learning and less about punishing.
Stay consistent when disciplining your child so they can learn through the consequence of their actions. I.e. The child will realize that a certain action will have a certain consequence, therefore they can learn to take a different action.
As the temperatures go up…
…be sure to include some warm weather fun in your day. Try some old-fashioned games like tag, jump rope, hopscotch, or ad-hoc soccer to encourage physical activity while having fun in the spring sun!
For a child that struggles to remember…
… homework, forms, and commitments, help them stay organized. You can try teaching them to note commitments on a wall calendar or device, set an alarm as a reminder, or create checklists. Using these small tools can become positive lifetime habits.
For all moms out there…
…take a little time for yourself. Being a mom can be a demanding and exhausting job. Be sure to take just a few minutes everyday doing something for you. Just 10 minutes a day can help to rejuvenate your and refresh your mind, body, and spirit! For more ideas and tips, go to our resource […]
If you are a busy parent…
…make sure you take time to care for yourself. Although paying attention to your own needs can sometimes be the last thing on your mind when you are busy, if you do not remember to take good care of yourself regularly, it may be harder to be a good parent.
f you notice your child tends to get anxious and worried, try the following technique:
Have your child tense and relax each muscle group in their body, starting with the toes. Why it works: Your child releases tension, and when the body relaxes, the brain does, too.
Did you know that one way to discipline a young child is to…
… simply distract them? Sometimes putting too much focus on negative behaviour teaches the child that he can get attention (even if it is negative) which results in the child repeating the misbehaviour.
Want to encourage a more active lifestyle with your children?
Try disguising exercise. For kids, games and playtime is exercise. Playing catch, badminton in the backyard, volleying a ball, kicking a soccer ball, playing tag, going to the playground, going for a bike ride – these are all fun activities children love, and many can be done in the backyard.
Thinking of blending families?
Give your children lots of time to adjust and do not expect them to immediately love or even respect your new partner.