The Perils of Helicopter Parenting
In an age of hyper-competitiveness and a desire for ensuring our children's success, many parents find themselves caught up in the practice of helicopter parenting. Coined for the tendency to hover over their children's lives, these parents are often well-intentioned,...
Anxiety Got You Firmly in Its Grip?
Parents, hand up who’s struggling with crazy anxiety, some explicable and circumstance based, some nebulous and hard to define, and some that just comes out of left field and is informed by the constant ‘noise’ around us. How do we manage our anxiety as parents, given...
The Lifelong Benefits of Early Reading for Children
It’s true when we say that our lives are dominated by screens and devices, and this applies to many young children too. This is why it’s absolutely crucial to build and instil a love for reading in children from a young age. The benefits of early reading extend way...
Understanding Resilience and Why Children Need To Learn It
Resilience is the ability to adapt, cope, and bounce back from adversity, challenges, and setbacks. It's not about avoiding difficult situations but about facing them with a sense of strength, determination, and a growth-oriented mindset. Resilient people navigate...
How to help your child be brave and overcome their fears
Did you know that having fears, and learning to navigate things that make them scared, is a normal part of childhood? While some children are naturally more adventurous and enjoy risk-taking, others prefer to engage in safe activities and it can be challenging to get...
The Benefits of Listening To Your Children With Your Whole Heart
Listening to our children takes time and effort. When life is busy and you’re juggling too many balls there’s not always time to STOP and really listen with your heart and with your full attention. Our little children are at a critical stage of their development, and...