photo: pexels.comAre you gentle parenting? Would you like to start? Here is what you should know about being a gentle parent.Parenting is a tough job; it can be especially challenging if you're parenting multiple children with different personalities and specific needs. Every child is different, with different temperaments that will influence the way you…
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photo: pexels.comAs more children are online than ever before, knowing about cyberbullying and how to help your child deal with it is an important aspect of modern-day parenting. This article will outline what you need to know about and how to help your child deal with cyberbullying.Our world has changed a lot in recent…
Photo by Greta HoffmanPicture this, you’re in a public place or at an event, and your child starts having a meltdown. People begin to stare, and you feel the weight of their judgement on you. You're embarrassed, and you want it to stop. For many of you, you don’t have to imagine it; this is…
Bullying in schools is a global problem that affects both the bullied child and the child doing the bullying. Children need to know that being bullied is not a reflection on them but the perpetrator. Bullying takes various forms, is harmful and is a serious issue in schools. In this article, I will outline some…
Photo by Keira Burton from PexelsAre you dealing with 3-year-old temper tantrums?If you have ever spent some time with toddlers, you know they are prone to temper tantrums. This could happen at any time and anywhere. The violent outburst of emotions and tears can seem like a volcanic eruption that was triggered by anything. So, what is…
Photo by Any Lane from PexelsAs a child, I loved the weeks leading up to Christmas as much as Christmas day. This was because of all the Christmas activities for children that were fun and exciting.Firstly, I couldn’t wait for school to break because this meant going to the country to see my grandmother. Equally, it meant…
Photo by Kampus Production from PexelsChristmas is a great time to teach children about giving. The act of giving is to present someone with something so that they can enjoy it, look at it or care for it.What better time to teach children about giving than during the festive season?Christmas is a wonderful time of year,…
Photo by Orione Conceição from PexelsThe benefits of positive parenting are enormous for child development.Positive parenting is parental practices that are directed to the full development of children through non-violence, care, recognition, guidance and the establishment of limits (Consejo de Europa, 2006 in Pastor et al., 2015).Research has consistently shown that positive parenting benefits children…
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsIn this article, you'll learn about strengths-based parenting. In my last article, I defined positive parenting as a continuation of the celebration of Parents Month.I highlighted six characteristics of positive parenting, including working with children’s strengths instead of picking at their weaknesses.For this article, I will focus more on the…
November kicks off the start of the celebration for Parent Month. Parent Month 2021 is celebrated under the theme, “Positive Parenting: Impacting Generations.”Photo: Margo Morrisondownload the free poster hereAs we enter November, in celebration of Parent Month, I would like to salute our parents and say thank you for doing your best!It…