Parenting
Parenting is an aspect of life that is notorious for encountering challenging situations that may push our boundaries of what we may be used to in life. And yet parenting can equally be very fun and evolutionary for all.
We break down many of the common issues and situations encountered during parenting and share another perspective of how these experiences in the classroom of life (as Tanya Curtis terms it) can be approached.
Sep24
School Holidays… A Golden Opportunity
The school holidays are upon us and with them comes the myriad of holiday clinics, trips to the movies, camps and other holiday activities. But ...
Sep01
Allowing Dads To Be Who They Are
What does the role of dad ask men to be? What impact does this have on all fathers in the world?
Jun01
Little Runaways
Going to public places can be a nightmare for some parents due to their child being a 'runner' ... running from shops, carparks, beaches, the ...
May01
Sibling Rivalry
Too frequently we accept sibling rivalry as a norm — “That’s just what siblings do!” They sometimes fight, call each other names, are in competition ...
Feb01
Saying Goodbye at School… Harder for Child or Parents?
Starting the school year and school day can bring about a degree of anxiety for children — and frequently parents too. It’s not uncommon that ...
Dec01
Happy Holidays?
The Holiday Season — festive for some, yet stressed, anxious, depressed and/or angry for others. Have you ever wondered why at the end of the ...
Nov01
Does lying to our children impact on their development?
It is not uncommon for children to be lied to by their parents! These lies might be little white lies or lies we say are ...
Oct01
Supporting Siblings: A New Baby
How do I support my child/children to adapt to having a new family member? Bringing a new family member into the house can be full ...
Sep01
Apr01
How can I get my child to take responsibility?
There is a very big difference between being ‘strict’ and ‘teaching responsibility’. Strict Parenting Being ‘strict’ is when we tell people what ‘to do’ or ...