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One of the unwritten laws of family-life is that talent and ability is unevenly distributed between siblings. In most families there is one child who seems to have more than his or her fair share of ability. Everything some kids …
If you want kids to become independent you need to teach them skills so they can become self-sufficient. Dressing yourself, making a snack, looking up a bus time table and making a CV are examples of self-sufficiency skills that are …
Traditional thinking has always been that consistent routine and order is good for kids’ development. An Australian Story segment about an Australian father who took his son on six month African adventure that aired on ABC TV recently (24th July, …
I’ve noticed that there are five very common words that invite resistance rather than co-operation, from children who are termed (whether rightly or wrongly) ‘strong-willed’, ‘stubborn’ or ‘know their mind’. These 5 words to avoid are: Must: “You must be on …
That doesn’t mean that such families are devoid of conflict or criticism, but that they are generally pleasant environments to be part of. One way to increase good feelings in your family is to increase the number of compliments kids …
Family life increasingly operates around a rigorous schedule as families balance work, school, leisure, social and personal lives. A recent report found that three in five parents with kids in the 12-16 age group, can nominate where they’ll be at …
One of the simplest ways to improve a child’s behaviour is to be more consistent. Children love their parents to be consistent as they are able to predict how they will act. A consistent approach to discipline helps put kids …
How can two or three children in the same family be so different? They are brought up in the same broad social environment, under a similar set of rules and an identical family value system. They also come from the …
Most parents I meet love the notion of promoting self-sufficiency in their children. However there are a number of barriers to overcome when it comes to putting the concept into practice. Time is a common barrier. Let’s face it, when …
