What you need to be a happier Mum I
Mothers are overwhelmed by opportunities, expectations and comparisons—where doing their best never seems to be enough. Dr. Meg Meeker will help ...
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Wednesday, 18th Mar 2020
Are you kind to your kids?
A friend once asked me if I thought I was a kind parent. At first, I wasn’t clear on what he meant. Loving? I show my kids love every day. ...
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Can a parent expect respect?
"If I talked to my dad the way my son talks to me ..." is a statement I've heard countless times. Kids today feel a new freedom to speak ...
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How to Deal With Bullying
Be aware of the following indicators that may indicate a child is being harassed: Injuries — unexplained bruises, cuts or scratches Torn, damaged ...
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When our children hurt, we hurt
It’s common for mums and dads to talk a lot about the joys of parenting. We get excited to see our children accomplish anything and everything, ...
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Cyber bullying
In movies, bullies are easy to spot. Sometimes they run in packs, like the hooligans in Back to the Future or Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Maybe they're ...
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Bullying
Many parents assume that a few scuffles with other kids are par for the course during childhood, and that dealing with a bully or two builds ...
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The impact of family violence on children
The term family violence refers to violent or abusive behaviour in the home directed toward one or more persons. On average, one woman a week is ...
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Unhealthy ways to argue
Previous article in this series: Effective communication with your teen Attempts at communication between parents and teens can be extremely ...
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The right way to communicate during conflict
Previous article in this series: Unhealthy ways to argue As you can see, withdrawal, escalation, invalidation, and negative beliefs foster anger and ...
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Teaching teens to care
A teenager's little corner of the world is often a pretty convenient place to live. In "teen world," the toilet paper magically grows on ...
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How to parent your kids without shame
Quinn was 4 when he hit his 2 year old sister in the face. I led him to his bedroom, closed the door behind us and knelt down to his level. The fury ...
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