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Boys
Know what makes boys tick
Boys can be a mystery to many parents, particularly those who were raised in all-girl households or who have had…
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Siblings
How to stop sibling rivalry
Question: What causes sibling rivalry? Answer: Having more than one child. This joke always gets a laugh in my parenting…
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Anxiety
Stress o’clock
A recent Australian study found that 7.00am is the most stressful time of the day for working parents. Dubbed stress…
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Why first borns rule the roost
Birth order is a powerful influence on personality, because a family is the first group that a child belongs to.…
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Girls
Helping girls to stand tall
Helping girls manage conflict is complex. Unlike conflict between boys which is loud, boisterous, and over as quickly as it…
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How to give kids feedback for improvement
It can be tempting to allow children to continue to behave badly or to perform chores, homework or sports practice…
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When kids need a parental push
Watching your child or young person manage their nervous moments can be challenging for parents, but it comes with the…
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Sharing your interests with your children
The family was a little shocked when dad Chris, bought his six and four-year-old daughters a motorbike. “You got them…
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Teaching your kids about consent
The concept of respectful relationships, including consent, has been discussed at a school level for some time, but it hasn’t…
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Boys
Connecting with boys
Teaching, raising and communicating with boys has long been a fascination of mine. As a primary teacher it was boys…
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When self-ishness is a strength
“Share your things with your brother. Don’t be so selfish!” If you, like me, still have this message rattling around…
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A fine young man
“He’s a fine young man, your son.” Imagine how you’d feel if you received this compliment. I suspect you’d feel…
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Positive Parenting
A simple formula for parenting
Show kids how to behave. Keep pets to develop nurturance and responsibility. Be the adult in the parent-child relationship. Cultivate…
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Succeeding at the parenting long game
Parenting is the ultimate long game. You are in it for the long haul. You can’t change your mind, although…
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Helping children grow into their best selves
During a recent radio interview, the presenter asked “What’s the job of a parent?” I replied, “The main task for…
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We grow through what we go through
“Thoughts and longings are one way, then world happens in its own way yet.” Sophie Laguna, Infinite Splendours This unusual year…
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Learning/Education
Insightful parent-teacher conference questions
An informative parent-teacher conference can give you a wonderful insight into your child’s academic performance, work attitude and social abilities.…
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Positive Parenting
Make caring common
Caring or successful? Which would you choose for your child? Fortunately, the two aims aren’t mutually exclusive, but it’s an…
