Why we need to Say No To Bullying: an interview with Dylan
The thought of one of our children being bullied, either verbally, physically or covertly, is something that will always remain one of the greatest concerns for any parent. One boy that was bullied to...
View ArticleThis weeks best parenting advice: breathe, flex and keep moving
Parenting advice is everywhere, some of it helpful and some of it not so much. The best advice is often that which aims to improve the mental health of the parent, either in the short or long term! If...
View ArticleOverparenting or a sign of the times? Why we need to educate and be educated
Is our use of parenting books, blogs, parent educators, forums and parenting seminars an indication we are overparenting or a sign of the times? I started pondering this question, after receiving a...
View ArticleIt’s not just about switching off: helping kids deal with Cyber Bullies
When we hear reports in the media of cyber bullies and trolls harassing, stalking and abusing others, the immediate reaction for many has been “Why don’t they just switch off”. And certainly there is...
View ArticleFact or opinion: helping to reduce stress and negative behaviour
How well we differentiate between something that is fact and something that is opinion can have a huge impact on our mood, anxiety, stress levels and subsequent behaviours. By asking ourselves the...
View ArticleHow well do you know your kids? The benefits of role playing
Do you think you have a pretty good idea of how your kids would react to certain situations? Do you always know how they respond to a dilemma, how they decide what choices to make? We like to think...
View ArticleParenting with Technology: Top posts of 2012
This post is dedicated to the most popular cybersafety and parenting with technology posts of 2012. This is an area of parenting that is increasingly challenging parents as we are constantly faced with...
View Article4 ways to be the best parent you can be
Can I be a better parent? Every now and then I have a search through my blog stats to see where people are coming from and what words they are using to find my blog. Every single day the phrase “how...
View ArticleQuotes for The Modern Parent
These parenting quotes may be for the ‘Modern Parent’, but there is nothing new about many of the sentiments. As parents it is our role to protect, nurture, provide, to teach, guide and support. Most...
View ArticleThe very best advice for parenting in a digital world
I have written, presented and spoken about so many aspects of parenting, and in particular, parenting in this relatively new digital world. I love getting out to talk to parents and help them tackle...
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