Get inspired with these quick reads about respectful parenting, healthy childhood development, and personal growth.
How do we respectfully set limits or boundaries with our children? It’s not an easy thing to do, we are often met with resistance, refusal and strong emotions. Setting boundaries sometimes goes hand in hand with tantrums. Either we have set a limit and our child is having a tantrum about it, or we have to hold …
Effective Parenting: How to Set Healthy Boundaries for Children Read More »
In our house bedtimes are either a dream or a nightmare! (*pun intended ) See, my daughter (5) is extremely active, energetic and always doing stuff so she doesn’t really “have time” during the day for a big meltdown. Her release usually comes just before bed. She’s always been that way, even as a 2 year old. …
Dealing with bedtime tantrums and meltdowns: A Parent’s Guide Read More »
Ok, so I hope that you know deep deep down that even though your child cries when they see you it doesn’t mean they hate you or don’t love you. Really, it doesn’t. In fact it’s actually the complete opposite! You see, the reason your child seems fine and dandy all day without you and …
Understanding and managing post-daycare tantrums: A Parent’s Guide Read More »
I strongly believe it’s important for parents and caregivers to understand why exactly our children have meltdowns and tantrums . Knowing and understanding the developmental reasons for why our children have these emotional outbursts can really help us, adults, respond to them with more compassion and empathy and keep us focused on helping them rather …
The Science of Child Meltdowns: Understanding What Happens in Their Brain Read More »
“Talk to your baby” they say! But how and what am I supposed to say? Luckily, it’s really easy. The easiest way to start talking to your baby is by telling them what is happening to them! Communication is the cornerstone of every relationship and that includes the relationship we have with our children. Everything stems …
Empowering Communication with Your Baby from Birth: Simple Tips and Strategies Read More »
Do you dread having to deal with your child’s meltdown in a public place? Don’t get me wrong, it’s definitely not my most favourite thing and I will do a lot to try and avoid it happening. But sometimes it does happen and I have to help my children through it. I am going …
How to Handle Public Meltdowns in Children: Practical Tips for Parents Read More »
I’m going to be brutally honest with you. A lot of mainstream advice about your child having a meltdown tells you to ignore your child. Don’t give in to their demands and tears, if you give them attention it will encourage them to meltdown and tantrum even more. I call BS! Now bear with me …
Managing Meltdowns: 6 Essential Steps and 3 Common Mistakes to Avoid Read More »
If you are a parent of a toddler, I’m sure you have asked yourself this question…be honest, how many times? You’re definitely not alone. Our little one’s meltdowns and tantrums are emotionally exhausting, and responding and dealing with them respectfully and patiently really takes a lot out of us. Just for doing that, …
Preventing Child Meltdowns and Tantrums: Reliable Strategies for Parents Read More »
Acknowledging emotions is probably one of the most powerful tools you have as a parent. It’s incredible how their whole demeanour can change when a child feels heard. Often when I’ll repeat back to my toddlers what they ‘really wanted’ or ‘the didn’t want’ they almost let out a cry of relief “yeeeeeeeees” and then collapse …
When at 2 years old my daughter was on top of the climbing frame in our garden, our friend who was standing next to her asked me: “How are you not freaking out at this?” I couldn’t explain it in one sentence. I ended up saying “I know what she can do and I trust …
Unlocking the Benefits of Risky Play: Why It’s Essential for Your Child’s Development Read More »
