It’s not how much I love my child that matters . . . What really matters is how much my child loves me! In spite of the attention our media rightfully gives to cases of horrific child neglect and abuse, the truth is it’s only a miniscule percentage of parents who do these terrible things. Read More
Parenting Skills
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I’m the boss! Understanding why a child wants to be in control
Three year old Sam’s parents, Tim and Mary, are confused and frustrated: “Every time we ask him to do something he looks at us in this defiant way that seems to say, “who do you think you are telling me what to do . . . Don’t you know I’m the boss of the family Read More
Helping Children Grow Up
Have you ever wanted the definitive answer to this age old question: “How can I help my child grow up?” Many parents ask this question while pulling their hair out in frustration at their child’s seemingly slow maturation. We all recognise that growing older is no guarantee of growing up! Childhood is when most of Read More
Your Child’s Self Esteem
Your child’s energy bank account Your child’s behaviour is a good indicator of their energy bank account level. If their behaviour is appropriate, you are putting good deposits in their energy bank account. If there is persistent misbehaviour it could be that you are consciously, or unconsciously, making withdrawals from your child’s energy bank account. Read More
