Developing independence in kids is tricky. How do you know they are ready to move to the next stage? Building scaffolds means that kids move their slowly toward independence, which reduces potential risk factors.Read more
You can talk yourself into doing wonderful things, attempting fabulous goals and. In fact, you can talk yourself into all sorts of accomplishments. You can just as easily talk yourself out of trying new activities, or activities were failure is an option. Read more
When bad things happen to kids help them to normalise a situation rather than personalise it, and think that it only happens to them.Read more
Research on fixed thinking type of mindset versus malleable dynamic way of thinking has implications for kids reaching their full potential. It all begins with your language.Read more
Praise certainly has its place as a parenting tool, but parents need to use it in smart ways, rather than flippantly, insincerely or excessively. There are three types of praise that impact positively on kids’ behaviour and self-esteem.Read more