Kids steal things, let’s face it. It probably happens much more than we realise. And right now I have a missing cheesecake. Now I know I bought it the other day and put it in my freezer. I actually remember placing it in there beside some fish. I found my receipt and it had the cheesecake on it. I KNOW I put it in the freezer.
When I went to get it out I couldn’t find it. Now you have to understand, I know that I know it was there. So in my mind there was only one Read more
What do we do when our child is ungrateful? Well here is a story you might be interested in…
I know. I’m supposed to be the one who has it all together and all sorted with my children. My kids always behave, right? WRONG! My kids don’t always do the right thing. I have been having battles with my 11 year old over her room. Now I don’t just mean untidy; I mean insane!
I have been warning her for months that if she couldnj’t do better with her belongings she would lo Read more
How do we get kids to do chores? It can be tough but we need to find something that works. It will be different for every family because the dynamics change from one family to the next. Generally the fewer kids in the family the easier it will be to organise chores.
Sometimes things are pretty insane at my house. This month my kids have battled with doing chores. What used to work at my house has lost its appeal so I have had to develop different strategies. For some reason my kids have decided Read more
It is essential that children get their required nutritional needs met in the formative years, and this could be as early as when they enter school. This is when their brain starts to develop to its full potential by gathering various ideas and observing different things.
In order for the brain to develop it is essential that the brain receives adequate amounts of the following.
a) Glucose: This directly affects your child’s blood sugar level. Glucose is a source of energy and is also importan Read more
Today I want to talk to you about a child who complains a lot. How do you handle a child who is constantly complaining that everything is bad, everything is wrong, and is constantly telling you day and night? Doesn’t it really just kind of drive you crazy after awhile?
I’m going to give you some very quick and easy parenting advice for a child who always complains. What you should do with a child who complains is set aside a time everyday in which you field these complaints.
For example, y Read more
Hi guys, I have another great article that I want you to read. My colleague Anthony Kane wrote it and I SO needed to hear it for my 16 year old son right now. I am so glad that I read it when I did. Every parent-take note because this a great strategy for you to use. read it below:
Child Parenting: When to Walk Away
Today we are going to discuss something that is very important for all parents to understand how to do, and that is walking away. What I mean by that is when your child is geari Read more
What child discipline mistakes do you make with your children?. Every child is different and at times it can be very frustrating when we are trying to tame our little darlings. But there are some rules that we need to adhere to at all times:
Firstly, are you inconsistent? I know this is a tough one but it is crucial to be consistent in everything we do as a parent. Children must know in advance what to expect when they misbehave. Only then can they decide if it is worth it or not. Once you as a Read more
Hi guys, We have the privilege of hearing form my friend again, Anthony Cane. Enjoy………….
Today I want to discuss with you child discipline and using consequences to set and enforce limits. Children need limits. It is very clear they need limits. First of all, children are not mature enough to handle themselves properly in the world. That is why they live at home with you. A child needs to be told what to do and when to do it, until he develops the maturity to keep himself Read more
Child discipline can be a challenge at the best of times. Different children respond in different ways. But one thing remains the same, the consequence should match the crime if at all possible. Allow me to share an example of something that happened at our home just last week. This had to do with one of my teenagers, but the principle remains the same whether your child is five or nineteen:
My son David needed to buy a drum kit and he was $100 short with his money. I made a decision to lend hi Read more
It is possible to have fun parenting and I am going to give you seven special tips to help you have more fun as a parent:
Secret number one is to develop emotional mastery. That means being non-reactive to our children when they rub us up the wrong way. You see, when we are angry we cannot think clearly or see the situation clearly. We actually become irrational and start to make bad decisions and do things that we will later on regret. But once we master our emotions we will make great choices Read more
