When a loved one dies, it sends painful shockwaves through a family. As parents, our first instincts are usually to comfort our grieving spouse and relatives. However, in the midst of heartbreak, it can be easy to overlook the grief of our children. Children grieve too, but often in different ways than adults…
Learn how to overcome the challenges of default parenting and create a more balanced family dynamic. Discover tips for sharing responsibilities, communicating with your partner, and letting go of control. Say goodbye to burnout and resentment and hello to a more fulfilling family life.
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Introduction Having an emotional vocabulary is an important part of a child’s development. It allows them to express and understand their feelings, helping them to cope with and manage their emotions. As a parent, you play an important role in helping your child to develop an emotional vocabulary. Background It has not always been the
We all need timeouts every now and again, and it’s OK for parents also – to have some quiet downtime
Modern society puts great emphasis on productivity and activity. The biggest challenge for parents then is to be able to slow down, to feel that we are allowed to slow down. If we could all slow down, think of all the creative win-win situations we could create with our children. A couple of examples; When
When you were a child, and you spilled a drink at the dining table, did your parents scold you for being stupid or careless? How did that make you feel? As a parent, if your own child spills a drink at the dinner table, do you snap at your child and tell them they are
If we (as parents) have had a bad day or are just busy, it can be tempting to brush off our children’s problems. However, our children need to know that we are going to listen to them. Active listening is a skill and way to improve your communication with your child. It shows your child