7 Ways to Really Listen so Your Child Shares More
Challenging emotions and behaviours can ruin relationships, or become opportunities to connect and strengthen family ties and increase feelings of safety.
Are We Over-scheduling Our Kids?
Rather than me telling you where to draw the line, here are some questions to ask yourself so that you can get the balance right for your children.
“The Most Valuable Advice I Received as a New Parent” – 70 Tips
My hubby and I are expecting our first baby, and to help get us prepared, I asked some parents for the most valuable gems of advice that helped them.
13 Questions to Ask the Kids, Better Than ‘How Was School Today?’
I’m realising that asking the question “how was school today?” gets about as much response as it does when my wife asks me, “how was work today?” – “Good”.
Success: Why We Should Focus On Who (Not What) Our Children Become
“I’ve got a question for you”, the cab driver stated expectantly. “How do I make sure my son becomes a pilot?”
14 Things to Squeeze into the Last Week of Holidays
It’s not long now until the kids go back to school! There’s still time for a few last minute activities to keep that holiday feeling going.
Getting Your Kids Reading – And the Great Things it Does For Them
If you can get a child to love reading, you’re giving them a gift for life—and fulfilling all kinds of psychological needs at the same time.
Helping Your Son Become a Man
Founder of “Fathering Adventures”, Darren Lewis discusses how a father can best help his son transition into manhood… in a healthy way.
When Kids Are Anxious About Going to High School
The transition to high school can be a trying time for kids. Here are ten tips to help an anxious child to enjoy the new journey more.
5 Truths School Leavers Need to Be Told
With the next crop of school leavers about to flood into the ‘real world’, here are 5 truths they must be told (and may not have learned at school).