by | Jul 12, 2014 | Behaviour management, Emotional development, Learning |
We go through struggles everyday between the 2 boys over things that ‘don’t really matter’. But actually, who am I to say it doesn’t matter? For them as a child, in that stage, maybe it does matter… Or maybe they don’t know how to...
by Heidi | Jun 14, 2014 | Behaviour management, Mealtimes |
We take HUNGER seriously in our household. Do you know the signs of hunger your child exhibits? I know for us, there might be: – crying at the drop of a hat – inability to go and play properly – asking for a hug – erratic/silly behaviour...
by | May 29, 2014 | Behaviour management, Emotional development |
Stay on your child’s side! When your child is having a TANTRUM, the ones where they have truly lost it, FIRST help their brain to calm down by: – staying calm in what you say, how you act & your volume – offering a hug – seeing the problem...
by | Apr 25, 2014 | Being a parent |
Have you ever sat down and thought about what parent you’d like to be? Maybe not the parent you are now, but the one you’d be in the ideal world. It is useful to write it all down and compare with where you are at right now. It’s never too late to...
by | Mar 17, 2014 | Behaviour management, Language, Learning |
[18 mths +] A child will always be more compliant, if they understand WHY. So don’t wait for your children to ask (especially if they’re too young to know how to), but give them the answer. Instead of just: ‘close the door’, offer ‘flies...
