Readers Question: “My three year old child is cross and angry. He bites and kicks his brother when he does not get what he wants. He shouts and screams. I am scared that he will grow up to be one of those awful kids. What can I do?” Answer: Rest assured it is perfectly normal […]
Readers Question: “I am over worked, stressed and overwhelmed trying to keep every side going. I work full time and have two young school going children. At present I am homeschooling my children on top of everything else. I do not know how long I can do this for. Is there anything I can do?” […]
Reader’s Question: “My two and a half year old child cries and whines all the time. When we go to the shop she cries all the time in the shop. I feel so embarrassed that I buy her what she wants to stop her crying. She does the same at home. She is constantly crying […]
It is time for going back to school. Some parents have to focus on ways to reduce back to school anxiety for their children. A lot of mixed emotions go on for children at this time. Some children love going back to school, they are all excited about meeting their friends and getting back into […]
It is exam results time. Your child will either get the exam results expected or not. It is now a matter of how to support your teenager during exam results. Coping with the anxiety is difficult for both parent and child. It is a time for the parent to accept what ever the reality is […]
Active listening is a key skill needed in rearing a family and creating a happy harmonious family home. It is actively listening to what your child is really saying, summarizing what your child has said and reflecting back the feelings behind the words the child has said. It is checking in to see that you […]
It is the time of year for preparing your child for starting school. It is an important milestone in their lives and yours. It is bigger than just starting school as you and I see it. It is your child’s initiation into coping with big change in their life. It sets up the child’s attitude, […]