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My five-year-old daughter has stopped listening...
Since she started reception, I’ve been struggling to get my five year old to do anything I ask her to do. From putting on her clothes, brushing her teeth or...
My five-year-old daughter has stopped listening...
Since she started reception, I’ve been struggling to get my five year old to do anything I ask her to do. From putting on her clothes, brushing her teeth or...
My child takes ages getting ready - we're alway...
My son is 8 years old and has a diagnosis of ADHD. He takes so long getting himself ready for school we are usually late leaving the house. The school...
My child takes ages getting ready - we're alway...
My son is 8 years old and has a diagnosis of ADHD. He takes so long getting himself ready for school we are usually late leaving the house. The school...
How harsh words can damage your child, and how ...
Which of us on occasion hasn’t got angry with our children? It could be because they have done something really annoying, or because we are tired and irritated and lose...
How harsh words can damage your child, and how ...
Which of us on occasion hasn’t got angry with our children? It could be because they have done something really annoying, or because we are tired and irritated and lose...
Selective ignoring - a great way to reduce mino...
When might it be appropriate to ignore your child? As a parent, we are encouraged, on the whole, to be present and attentive to our children. However, there are a...
Selective ignoring - a great way to reduce mino...
When might it be appropriate to ignore your child? As a parent, we are encouraged, on the whole, to be present and attentive to our children. However, there are a...
Tantrums – Sometimes it’s just the way the cook...
The biscuit breaks and your three-year-old screws up his eyes, opens his mouth and wails loudly. I remember situations like this with my son – I would find myself trying...
Tantrums – Sometimes it’s just the way the cook...
The biscuit breaks and your three-year-old screws up his eyes, opens his mouth and wails loudly. I remember situations like this with my son – I would find myself trying...
Helping children deal with strong emotions
Young children are prone to emotional meltdowns, which can leave you feeling exhausted and like you are failing as a parent. They can experience such overwhelmingly strong feelings that they have no idea...
Helping children deal with strong emotions
Young children are prone to emotional meltdowns, which can leave you feeling exhausted and like you are failing as a parent. They can experience such overwhelmingly strong feelings that they have no idea...
When I say no, I mean NO… or do I?
When you say no, do you?… Say no, then give in after a long battle? Shout "no you can’t" from another room and hope for the best? Say no, oh...
When I say no, I mean NO… or do I?
When you say no, do you?… Say no, then give in after a long battle? Shout "no you can’t" from another room and hope for the best? Say no, oh...
What's your parenting style?
Is it well-balanced, strict, permissive or hands-off? The key lies in gaining a deeper understanding of yourself as a parent. Our free quiz will help you identify your personal style!
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Whether it's understanding your child better or dealing with specific worries and challenging behaviours, we offer guidance on a wide range of parenting matters.