Sleeping Time: How Many Hours Does my Child Need to Sleep?
Every child is different; some children will need more sleep than others. Sleeping difficulties are extremely common. If you suspect your...
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Barbara Blanco
What is my Child Trying to Tell me Through Their Behaviour?
Parenting is a constant process of learning and growth, a journey which allows a parent and child to learn from each other. When...
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Children and Grief
There is no right or wrong way to grieve; this process is an individual experience. Healing takes time, and it isn’t linear. Children...
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Let’s Talk About Consent and Boundaries
We should frame conversations with children about their bodies and consent. Abuse happens and it’s never too early or too late to...
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Help your Child Talk with You
We should concentrate on having conversations with children. Research has shown that the brain structure of young children changes when...
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12 Ways to Show Respect for Your Child
The word ‘respect’ comes from the latin word ‘respectus’ meaning consideration and regard. Respect is a two-way street. When we model...
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Fostering Independence: Raise your Child to be his or her Best Self
As parents, we can support our children to experience failure and success, as well as develop the self-confidence necessary to cope with...
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Healthy Habits for Children: 4 Ideas to Find a Balance
'Healthy life' means that both physical and mental health are in balance and functioning well together. They are closely linked so a...
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Punishment: Why it is not Effective
Punishment promotes an education based on fear and prevents learning. There are more effective ways to help children. Getting children to...