The Power of Saying ‘NO’
I was having a conversation with a friend the other day; let’s call her Karen for the purpose of this blog. Karen has a daughter, named Lilly. Karen’s sister, Lauren, came to visit her at home, and Karen was enjoying a conversation Lilly and Lauren were having in the living room. Lauren had asked Lilly, […]
The Power of Saying YES!
I know, I know …. Shouldn’t it be the power of ‘NO’? Don’t worry, we’ll get to the ‘No’, but for now, let’s focus on the power of you saying ‘YES’ to your child! Yes….I said it…saying YES! Believe it or not, saying ‘yes’ can help to create a buffer for the times you have […]
Is having a Strict Parenting style beneficial to your child ?
Also known as ‘authoritarian’, a.k.a. ‘no-nonsense parent, a.k.a. ‘the disciplinarian, a.k.a. ‘stern’ / ‘firm’ parent. The old-school word for the no-nonsense parent is ‘strict’. That label, especially in this present age of ‘gentle parenting’, seems quite… well, counterculture and almost ‘abusive’. In fact, parents who are labelled as strict get a bad rep, even though […]
Affirmations for Parents
Okay, another serious one – but an important one! As parents, the focus is usually the children – I guess the function is in the name: Parent, /ˈpɛːrənt/ noun a person’s father or mother. The title infers the function – but somehow, we seem to forget ourselves in the equation of life, and self-care takes a […]
Do Affirmations (for your child) Really Work?
I am sure you have heard the term ‘affirmations’ floating around, whether it’s on social media, on the radio or in a movie. But what is it really? Well, a reliable source (Cough: Wikipedia) says that: “Affirmations refer primarily to the practice of positive thinking and self-empowerment—fostering a belief that “a positive mental attitude supported […]
How to handle Toddler Tantrums
It’s not that we can not get enough of talking about tantrums; it’s just that as a parent, while tantrums are a normal part of child development and can be frustrating for parents, they are not typically considered traumatic for the parent. Nonetheless, frequent or intense tantrums can lead to parental stress, anxiety, and feelings […]
The Four C’s of Parenting
Have you ever had a tough day of parenting and wondered, ‘Hang on a second – there should be a manual for this or some kind of instruction booklet’? Because that would be ideal, right? Some sort of handy book of guidelines that you could follow, a method to measure how well you are parenting […]
Let’s talk Tantrums…..In public!
I’m not sure the feeling can be put into words…but let’s give it a try, shall we? The moment lasts for usually 10 minutes, but it can feel like an eternity! Powerlessness and overwhelm combined with embarrassment as a cherry on top as your child has a public meltdown in a public space. Your decision […]
The Parent Takeover: Day 2 – Will I Survive?
Sunday morning. The plan? Wake up early (but at my own pace), sip some coffee, and enjoy the peace and quiet before the day’s activities begin. Reality? 7:00 AM. A full-blown rumble upstairs. Excuse me?! Do little children not understand the sacredness and importance of a Sunday morning lie-in?! At this point, I had to […]
The Parent Takeover: Did I REALLY “Got This”?
So, I spent the weekend playing “Mum” to not one, not two, but THREE preschoolers—a 5-year-old girl and twin 3-year-old boys. Yes, you read that right. THREE. At the same time. 😬 Did I hear you say, “What were you thinking?” Listen, I asked myself that very question… multiple times. 🤦🏾♀️ Here’s how I got […]