Respecting your child’s struggle
When you held your precious little baby in your hands for the first time, you vowed to do whatever you can to protect him. You’d give him the best you possibly can and would be willing to fight a pack of wolves just to protect your little one from harm or difficulties.
How I lost my temper and what I could have done differently
Here’s what I came up with, and I think these are applicable to the many discipline scenarios that crop up every day.
Let go of parenting guilt and Take. A. Break
Yesterday, I went on an epic rant to a friend. What started as a normal conversation quickly spiralled into: “I just wish I could check myself into a hotel room for 24 hours, away from my husband and baby.” quickly followed by “Omigosh, I am such a horrible person for wanting to run away from my beloved family. What’s wrong with me?”
How do I decide when to set a boundary with my child?
You might be confused as to how to decide when to draw a boundary. Here are 4 guidelines to help you get a clearer picture on when to draw a boundary.
My child only wants mummy for everything!
If you relate to the title of this blog, you’re not alone. Parent preference is something that so many families deal with. Here’s our experience and a few things that helped make it easier at home.
Bringing your child to the dentist
Going to the dentist can be scary for a lot of children. The unfamiliar sights and smells as well as the uncertainty of what’s going to happen all add to a child being unsure and scared at the dentist.
Advocating for our children while respecting our elders
Whenever I return to my hometown, I get anxious. Why?
What do I do when my child tantrums?
Tantrums, it’s something you might be all too familiar with if you have a toddler.
The thing is, it’s so developmentally appropriate for toddlers to have tantrums because the part of their brains in charge of regulation is still MASSIVELY under developed. (Research shows that that part of the brain doesn’t fully develop until our mid-twenties!)
How do I set boundaries with a pre-verbal toddler?
Regardless of verbal ability, we can and should set necessary boundaries clearly and kindly. All children, even younger children who are not speaking yet, need our support as they reconcile their growing independence with a desire to cooperate with us.
What to do when your child likes to throw things they’re not supposed to
So, you don’t want your child to be throwing things they’re not supposed to. It might destroy the item, hurt people or make a huge mess.