Tip of the Week – December 19 to 23, 2022
Grief can cause you to slow your life down for a bit. Take time out to tend to your grief. Lower your expectations of yourself and carve out some time each day to acknowledge and express your grief. Looking for some ideas for activities to do with your grieving child? Click here for more resources.
Tip of the Week – December 12 to 16, 2022
Parenting a grieving child? Be honest with them. Provide truthful information that is age appropriate. Use clear, concrete language, and do your best to answer their questions. If you don’t know the answer, tell them this. Perhaps you can seek an answer together. If there is no definite answer, help them accept this. Looking for […]
Tip of the Week – December 5 to 9, 2022
Many parents feel anxious or ashamed that they can not always provide their children with all their wants and wishes. Be kind to yourself and remember that parenting is so much more than what you can buy. It is about guiding, spending time, giving them all your attention, role modeling, and supporting them through their […]
Tip of the Week – November 28 to December 2, 2022
Although the concept of self-care is well reported as having many benefits, it is not always easy for busy parents and caregivers to find time. Try to carve out just 10 minutes at a time to look after yourself so that you can better look after others. It could be as simple as taking a […]
Tip of the Week – November 21 to 25, 2022
Rather than solving your child’s problem for them, encourage them to list their options for solutions and then help them assess each choice and the possible consequences and then guide them in narrowing down the ideas to try one of their solutions. Discover problem solving skills by taking our eLearning course, Whose Problem is This? […]
Tip of the Week – November 14 to 18, 2022
Did you know that structuring the environment for a young child is one way to discipline them? Because ‘discipline’ is actually about teaching and guiding rather than ‘punishing’, when you create a safe place for your child to play and learn, you are disciplining. Learn more about discipline by taking our eLearning course, Keys for […]
Tip of the Week – November 7 to 11, 2022
There seems to be more stress in everyday life than ever before, and children are also feeling this. A few healthy but simple strategies you can encourage your child to use in coping with stress include taking a break from the thing that is causing the stress, playing with a pet, and doing a hobby […]
Tip of the Week – October 31 to November 4, 2022
When we understand our children’s temperament, our parenting strategies can change and flex to help them develop the skills they need to manage stress and be happy and successful with their inborn temperaments. Want more information? Take our affordable eLearning course, Is This Child Mine? Understanding Your Child’s Unique Temperament. You will find out more […]
Tip of the Week – October 24 to 28, 2022
You can help your child or youth develop healthy self-esteem by focusing and building on their current strengths. Want more information? Why not join us for a FREE virtual workshop. Register here. You can also complete our eLearning course, What’s the Big Deal About Self-esteem? Helping your Child Grow Healthy Self-esteem at your pace.
Tip of the Week – October 17 to 21, 2022
If your child has ADD/ADHD and is struggling at school and with understanding or completing their homework, talk to your child’s teacher. Even some simple strategies such as having them sit at the front, breaking tasks down into smaller steps, or providing them with (visual) written instructions can make all the difference in your child’s […]