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Parenting Perspective  Boys are often told, either directly or indirectly, that their tears are a sign of weakness. These harmful…

Parenting Perspective  Feelings charts can be powerful tools for helping children to name their emotions, but older children and teenagers…

Parenting Perspective  When a child explodes in anger, their outburst often conceals a deeper story of hurt feelings, embarrassment, tiredness,…

Parenting Perspective  Children often experience their emotions as overwhelming waves, but they may lack the tools to regulate them effectively.…

Parenting Perspective  After making a mistake, children can sometimes label themselves harshly, saying ‘I am bad’ rather than recognising that…

Parenting Perspective  Parents often worry that by acknowledging a child’s difficult feelings, they might inadvertently be seen as agreeing with…

Parenting Perspective  Humour is a powerful tool for connection within a family. Laughing together can defuse tension, strengthen bonds, and…

Parenting Perspective  Transitions, such as leaving for work, dropping a child at school, or moving from playtime to bedtime, can…

Parenting Perspective  Children naturally grow into the qualities that we notice and affirm in them most often. When parents make…

Parenting Perspective  The minds and bodies of children thrive on patterns. A predictable bedtime sequence sends a clear signal that…