by | Oct 9, 2014 | Behaviour management, Language, Learning |
Time outs are often used as a means to ‘discipline’ a child. It is seen as a way to teach a child not to keep going with a behaviour, by secluding them. It is often used as a last resort by parents and is obviously more favourable than a smack. Mostly,...
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...
by | Feb 25, 2014 | Emotional development, Going natural |
When it becomes obvious that your child is reacting to something, be it a food or an allergen or even an emotional issue, it can be overwhelming to know what to do and where to start. You might be worried about your child’s skin, their inability to sleep...
by | Feb 12, 2014 | Mealtimes |
[Reading ingredient labels] Well our Facebook friends have decided it would be good to look closer at ingredient labels to work out what EXACTLY we are feeding our kids. It has become an interest area for me considering my family has found such a link between food,...
by | Jan 22, 2014 | Behaviour management, Language, Learning |
Come 18 months, your child may be up for the dreaded tantrums and the beginning of ‘mine’. You see for the first couple of years, a child believes they are an extension of their mother, until through brain development, the little one works out they are...
