The recent terrorist attacks in London and Manchester have sent shockwaves across the globe. With the extensive media coverage, it’s difficult to shield children from these events. While parents might not want to discuss terrorism with their...
Independence contributes to the development of self-esteem, identity and wellbeing. Doing something for yourself produces a powerful sense of achievement and success. When children have opportunities to make choices, to attempt tasks for themselves...
Last year, UK based research group Child Wise conducted research that showed children are watching YouTube videos for an average of 3 hours a day. Most commonly, they are watching music videos, gaming videos, ‘funny’ real life content, videos...
All children are capable of extraordinary things. There is no happiness gene, no success gene and no ‘doer of extraordinary things’ gene. The potential for happiness and greatness lies in all children and will mean different things to each...
Is your daughter 14? Are you struggling to know what's going on inside her head? Are you worried? This is the book that can help you understand how she's feeling, what she's thinking and what you need to do to help her navigate her tricky teens to...
A father’s influence lasts a lifetime and it is an important compliment to the mothering role. Research continues to confirm that a female’s sense of worth is commonly rooted in her experience with her father. Fathers affect the lives of their...
In the new documentary ‘Screenagers’, children can’t resist the pull of electronic devices and parents don’t know what to do about it. Sound familiar? Did you know that the part of the brain responsible for things such as planning, decision-making...
In the past 20 or so years, parenting has become a significant focus on our society. We have discovered just how important it is that we get it ‘right’. The effects of our parenting are substantial and long lasting. The emotional security of...
Parenting is certainly one of the most rewarding aspects of life, but it is also one that requires great skill and finesse to do successfully. If we are able to raise great children, we are going to establish the foundation for a great future. Here...
It is not uncommon for parents to wonder whether their child is acting like a normal teenager or behaving differently due to mental illness, drug use or behavioral difficulties. Normal teenagers are often moody due to hormonal and physical changes...