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What I thought I would never do
Have you got similar fears like me of addressing your child’s teacher when something challenging comes up? My journey with my child has...

Annett
Dec 21, 20214 min read
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When you feel like you are failing as a parent
Have you ever had a day where you wanted to leave your job as a parent? My Monday yesterday was one of the toughest. We all know this...

Annett
Dec 14, 20213 min read
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Is it right to mask up young children?
Have you felt out of balance about the situation primary school parents find themselves in? My personal opinion is very strong on this...

Annett
Dec 6, 20212 min read
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Are you ready for Elf on the Shelf?
Taking an external motivator to getting children to co-operate is almost like handing over parenting. Coming to parenting with an idea...

Annett
Nov 30, 20213 min read
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When siblings don't get on
Have you ever come across a family where siblings don’t event talk as adults? My parenting courses are all about long-term vision for our...

Annett
Nov 4, 20212 min read
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When your partner is not up for joining your new parenting style
Have you ever thought: I wish they were more like me? Were you ever in a situation when you thought: I wish my co-parent was onboard with...

Annett
Oct 22, 20212 min read
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You are your best manual for your child
What I hear most parents say at one stage or another is: “It would be great to have some form of instruction guide with what to do when...

Annett
Oct 14, 20212 min read
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Figuring out what to do when we hit a wall
Have you ever felt defeated by your child? Every child will take direction from you when they feel good. The question in parenting is...

Annett
Oct 7, 20212 min read
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The Toddler challenge
I just asked my 8 year old: “What would have been the toughest thing as a toddler?” This is for all you parents out there who wish you...

Annett
Sep 20, 20212 min read
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When I drove into the house...
A couple of days ago I reversed my car into a wall. Getting out the door is seriously challenging. Before I wake up properly, the day is...

Annett
Sep 13, 20212 min read
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Back to school: Leaving the home on time
Finding the right way to start the day is really important for me. I get up earlier than my children so that I am well grounded before...

Annett
Sep 1, 20212 min read
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Go your own way
What to do when they have an emotional breakdown Every child needs to learn to respect others’ boundaries. Parenting gives us the...

Annett
Aug 18, 20212 min read
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Time In vs. Time Out
Just before the Summer holidays my 6 year old son decided one morning he wasn’t having any more of it. He climbed on top of the kitchen...

Annett
Sep 4, 20192 min read
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Children need encouragement just like a plant needs water
Half the job of encouraging a child lies in avoiding discouragement.” (Rudolf Dreikurs) My 5 year old got hold of my permananet...

Annett
Apr 23, 20191 min read
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"Teach children what they CAN do" (Jane Nelson)
When my daughter turned one, I had just heard about this different approach on how to deal with “misbehaviour". She could hardly stand up...

Annett
Apr 23, 20191 min read
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