Before We Begin. When I sat down to write this I ended up writing too much. So this is at present a 4 part series and I have to warn you this post is still long. I apologise in advance, but I would advise you to take your time in reading it. Maybe get a… Read More Parenting Teens Part 1
I’m not going to lie, it is very hard to find time for yourself as a parent, particularly when you have a baby or toddler. It does get a bit easier the older they get, you can take some time for yourself and as a couple. What Does Research Tell Us? Research tells us that parents need… Read More 18 Ideas To Help You Find Time As A Parent.
How can we set our teens up for success in life? By teaching them how to set goals, be organised and manage their time better. These skills will help teens improve their self-confidence and motivation while in school but it will also give them some great skills for college, work and life in general. Mindset,… Read More What Are Some Of The Keys To Success For Teens?
One of the best things we can do as parents is to help our teens feel empowered. It isn’t easy if you already have a teen that is feeling depressed, anxious or despondent but never be afraid to as for help from your GP or local services. For me, empowering teens begins long before they… Read More How To Help Empower Your Teen
For adults and children alike, grieving is an important part of accepting that a loved one has died. Sometimes it can be about dealing with parents separating or divorcing, dealing with traumatic events (PTSD) or coming to terms with a disability or a major health diagnosis. For kids, having a caring adult who will guide… Read More Helping your child deal with grief.
Children use technology from an ever-increasing young age. Most will use devices well before they turn 4. More often than not, they will have their lives documented in pictures from birth. Never before has there been such a need for parents to keep kids safe online. Keeping your family safe online is an ever-increasing worry… Read More 20 Tips To Keep Your Family Safe Online.
Divorce and separation can be very difficult for all those concerned but imagine being a child during this time. They don’t get a say. Nor do they get to have all the information we as adults do. It’s hard enough for the adults concerned but for children, it can be extremely tough when your parents… Read More Tips To Help Children With Separation And Divorce.
Parents have their own problems and these can be made worse if you don’t get a good night’s sleep, so I do get many questions about sleep and children. This is such a huge question as it encompasses a lot of information from sleep-deprived parents tips to establishing a bedtime routine to problems with night terrors… Read More How To Help Your Children To Sleep Better?
There’s nothing like getting the kids back to school. By the end of very long summer holidays I was always delighted to see my little darlings back to school and into a better routine. Don’t get me wrong I love my kids (think mamma bear and triple it when it comes to my children, even though… Read More Parenting Tips On Getting Children Back To School.
I remember each and every time one of 4 of my 5 children left home. I cried non stop. Even though I knew that they weren’t very far away, in fact, one only moved a few miles down the road. But I had spent so long as a mother first and foremost that they’re moving… Read More Empty Nest Syndrome. Why preparation is key?
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