Raising resilient boys is not easy. It takes time, patience and understanding to build a strong foundation for their future. But it can be done! In this article, I will reveal six secrets that you need to know in order to raise happy, healthy, and…
Finding the Right Punishment for Dropping F-bombs
Your child just dropped the F-bomb. So what should you do? Punish them, right? Wrong! It may seem like the natural response to an outburst of profanity but if you want to help your child learn from their mistake and stop cursing in the future,…
“I said NO!” 8 ways to yell less and still retain your parenting power
Parenting can be a difficult job. It’s not easy to say no when you know your kids want something from you, but it needs to be done. 8 Ways To Yell Less & Still Retain Your Parenting Power is the perfect post for any parent…
11 signs you are parenting a sassy child
Sassy’, ‘headstrong’, ‘‘spirited’ and a ‘born leader’ … these are all euphemisms people may use when describing a child who basically does not know their place in the family ecosystem. Also known as “rude,” “obnoxious,” and “recalcitrant”, they can often leave you wondering who gave life…
9 ways you can survive the toddler years (yes, it IS possible!)
They’re cute; they’re cuddly; and they are almost impossible to control. Welcome to the wonderful world of raising a toddler! After turning into cheeky, demanding, stubborn mini-versions of yourself, they know exactly how to push your buttons. But aside from the unexpected meltdowns, they also make every…
Runaway babe: What to do if your child is a ‘bolter’
If you’ve found yourself at your wit’s end at the park, screeching “come baaaaaack” to your rapidly disappearing toddler, you have our sympathy. You are in possession of a ‘bolter’, otherwise known as a ‘runner’. “We’re going home now!” Mum Hayley is in the same…
Is it ever okay to discipline another person’s child?
We’ve all been there. It could have happened at a playground, at the dinner table or in the lounge room of your home. Someone else’s child misbehaves. Perhaps they pushed someone over, used a bad word or jumped on your new couch with dirty sneakers….
Growing evidence shows smacking may lead to domestic violence
Intimate partner violence is indisputably a crisis in Australia. State and federal governments have invested heavily in family violence prevention. However, one area of violence prevention has until now been overlooked. A growing body of research has found a consistent link between experiencing corporal punishment…
How to help an “out of control” toddler without losing your cool
All children can behave in ways that are … not adorable. When behaviour gets big, it can be exhausting and maddening for even the calmest of parents. There’s a good reason for this. Children create their distress in their important big people as a way…