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Teach kids to ask for what they want

Teach kids to ask for what they want

Helping kids to communicate their wants, needs and aspirations is a basic task for parents. Some kids whinge, nag or go quiet, when a simple articulated request for assistance is all that’s needed.Read more

Ten discipline methods to quit

Ten discipline methods to quit

Here are 10 common and easily avoided mistakes parents make when disciplining their children. Replace these mistakes with better techniques and you’ll be on your way to parenting easy street.Read more

Is this over reaction or misbehaviour?

Is this over reaction or misbehaviour?

 Most parents ask me questions revolved around how they should respond when their children over-reacted either to parental advice, or when relating to what may have happened at school. Listening to these parents it’s evident that sometimes children where clearly overstating problems, and sometimes, well……..they were being a little naughty.Read more