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...

Have you ever felt defeated by your child? Every child will take direction from you when they feel good. The question in parenting is...

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...

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...

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...

What to do when they have an emotional breakdown Every child needs to learn to respect others’ boundaries. Parenting gives us the...

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 table (when it was time to leave the house) and shouted out: "I am not going to school".   Not only am I in a panic most mornings because I order myself about that I have to leave for work… , this particular morning at 8.30 am, the window cleaner was witnessing the entire spectacle!  In these moments of utter parenting helplessness, I am so

Half the job of encouraging a child lies in avoiding discouragement.” (Rudolf Dreikurs) My 5 year old got hold of my permananet...

When my daughter turned one, I had just heard about this different approach on how to deal with “misbehaviour". She could hardly stand up...