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One of my parenting heroes, Austrian psychologist Alfred Adler, referred to the development of social interest as Gemeinschaftsgefühle . I call it the development of a sense of ‘other’(it’s easier to pronounce, that’s for sure). Regardless of the name, social interest (Gemeinschaftsgehule) is something we all aspire to for our kids…..or should.
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Does your child have an imaginary friend? It's quite normal for children to have imaginary friends and they can stay around for quite a while. And they can become part of the family too.
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A new U-K study has discovered that the order in which siblings are born can significantly sway what profession they take up later in life. Successful rock stars Mick Jagger, John Lennon and Paul McCartney are all eldest kids..
While middle-born children are the most likely of the family to become Prime Minister..
And acting becomes the calling of many YOUNGEST children. So what else is determined by your birth-order?
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Sick of telling kids what to do? Here are some ideas you can use to help get better behaviours and save your voice and patience.
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Next time your kids misbehave step back, rather than respond impulsively. It will help you solve the riddle of poor behaviour.
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Parenting is a fantastic personal growth activity.Becoming a better parent transfers many other areas of life. It makes you a better person.
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If parental redundancy is the aim of the game then here's a great strategy to use to help kids become more self-sufficient yet stay safe and secure as they grow.
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One way to beat pester power and promote independence at the same time is to give your kids regular pocket-money. How much should you give? How often? And should it be tied to jobs? Read on to find these answer to these big questions and more.