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Sibling Rivalry
It can be extremely taxing for everybody if the household is in dis-chord, especially if it’s due to sibling rivalry. How do you determine what to do? Do you get involved or let the kids work it out?...
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Time Out!
Time outs are often considered a disciplinary device. They have been used for years to help discipline your child and teach them good behaviour from unacceptable behaviour. Many parents will start...
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One Two Three Magic! A Way to Discipline Your Child
One Two Three Magic is a disciplinary technique developed by Thomas Phelan. It is designed to help you keep control of the situation by simply counting up to three. It is one of the most common ways...
View ArticleHow to Stop Spoiling Your Child
There are a number of different reasons why you may be spoiling your child. You may want to ensure that they get everything that you missed out on as a child. You may want them to know that you are...
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Helping Children To Understand Their Emotions
Feelings are a powerful thing, especially for a pre-schooler. The world is such an interesting place but it can often be overwhelming. Many children have a hard time understanding how they are feeling...
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Dinner Time Etiquette for Kids
It’s dinner time! While every family will be different in terms of how they handle dinner time, most families will agree that it is important to teach your children table manners early on. Even if you...
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The Differences Between Boys and Girls
Congratulations! It’s a…. Regardless of whether your doctor ends this sentence with a “boy” or “girl” you can be rest assured you will be experiencing a high you’ve never thought possible. All babies...
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Tackling Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety is a funny thing. On the one hand, it may feel good to know that your baby loves you so much that they cannot be apart from you. On the other hand, it can be extremely frustrating...
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How to Help Kids Deal with Death
Has someone close to you recently passed away? If so, then you are probably feeling a whirlwind of emotions. You may be having a hard time keeping it together and trying to remain positive. It can be a...
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Questions and Concerns about Imaginary Friends
Does your child have an imaginary friend? If so, there is nothing to worry about. An imaginary friend is an important part of your child’s life and thus should be an important part of your life as...
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How to Stop Thumbsucking
Babies have a natural reflex to suck, and many find it comforting to suck their thumb or fingers – even before birth. It’s a common behaviour in babies and young children as it helps to self-soothe and...
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Stranger Awareness
You’re at the petrol station and the man at the counter gives your child a lollipop. Reminding them to be polite, you encourage them to say thank you. As you walk back to the car a wave of panic hits –...
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Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Oppositional Defiant Disorder is a childhood behavioural problem characterised by constant disobedience and hostility. It is more common in boys than girls, and it’s thought that up to 1 in 10 children...
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Play Etiquette For Parents
‘They’re just being kids, let them work it out themselves’ is repeated daily throughout our communities…at playgroups, home play dates and parks. But what happens when one child becomes physical or...
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The Most Annoying Phrases Kids Say
Kids say the darndest things. While a lot of the words that come out of their little mouths will leave you laughing for hours, there are some very common phrases that have the opposite effect. These...
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Puberty Blues
I thought I had more time. When the doctor passed me my beautiful baby girl, I looked at her and thought to myself “You are going to be just delightful for at least the next 13 years, aren’t you?”, but...
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Children and Basic Manners
In our house we have ‘The Magic Words’ . If the kids don’t use their manners, we ask them to repeat themselves and if they still don’t use their manners well, they just do without until they ask...
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Getting Rid of the Dummy
Does your child have a dummy obsession? If so, then you have probably done a fair bit of research on what to do to get rid of the dummy and when the right time to do it is. Many experts advise that,...
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When You Flip Your Lid And Yell At Your Kid
Sometimes our kids push our buttons. Sometimes (most times?) we’re exhausted. Sometimes the demands of parenting exceed our capacity to cope. And sometimes, as a result, we scream at our kids. And as...
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How to Stop the Potty Mouth
Around the age of four or five, children will start to learn that there are certain words that can get a reaction out of adults and other kids – swear words! My four year old is pretty amazing at...
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