Different types of child behaviour communicate different messages, learning to understand the child’s underlying needs and feelings takes time and practice. It is vital to support the child to explore their feelings, emotions and provide opportunities to explore these...
Coping is not something we are born knowing how to do; it’s something we learn how to do with practice. It's never too early or too late to begin learning healthy coping mechanisms, and demonstrating these to your children will make them more resilient. Here are a...
May is known as the better sleep month, which aims to encourage people to develop better sleep habits. We all know sleep can bring us many benefits and is crucial in children’s development. However, some children may find it tricky to fall asleep, easily wake up at...
Encouraging sharing among siblings is an important practice in most families. Here are some tips to support your child to advocate their own needs, to discover their generosity and to build sibling relationships.
Every child deserves to feel acknowledged and valued, as this can help them develop a sense of belonging and security. Here are some ways in which we can communicate to our children that we are aware of their emotions and experiences, and that we are here to support...
When our child gets angry, it is sometimes difficult to reason with them and calm them down. Learning to manage anger is one of the most critical tasks during childhood, which includes accepting our anger and refraining from acting on it by lashing out at others. Here...
Happy Safer Internet Day everyone. Here are some internet safety tips for both parents and teenagers.
Most children respond well to being empowered. Using a neutral, empathetic and encouraging tone during communication with children can help build their self-esteem and reduce their reluctance to listen. Examples of empowering your child includes giving them a choice,...
Are you a parent who may sometimes find it challenging to regulate your tiny humans? Well, let's talk about regulating in-the-moment emotions. To nurture self-regulation, parents and others who are involved in the children's learning and development, need to learn how...
Do you ever feel triggered by or overreact to your child’s behaviour? While we cannot pinpoint precisely why we feel so angry over seemingly trivial things that our children say or do, our emotions are nonetheless intense. As parents, we always have our own agenda...