Are you a gentle parent? If so, chances are good that, just like your children, you may need a nap. The idea of gentle parenting has been around since the 1930s but received increased attention over the past few years on social media and blogs, as well as in popular books, magazines and newspapers. Despite its growing popularity, what remains unclear is what, exactly, […] … learn more→
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Gentle parenting can be really hard on parents, new research suggests
Geolocation applications for children and adolescents: how to use them properly
The safety of loved ones, especially during their childhood, is one of our main concerns. Technology has proven to be a valuable resource to address these concerns and provide greater peace of mind to parents or relatives in charge of their guardianship. In recent years, different geolocation applications have emerged that allow us to know the […] … learn more→
Forget the clichés about only children!
Being an only child is a “disease in itself,” said Stanley G. Hall , a 19th – century psychologist . Although his views and research methods have long been questioned and criticized, the reputation that only children have for being spoiled , overprotected and lonely has not changed. If you are the parent of an only child, you may have worried that growing […] … learn more→
How do I tell my kids we are currently short on money – without freaking them out?
I was a teenager during Australia’s 1990s “recession we had to have”, and remember clearly a friend asking his dad for some money to go to the movies. With equal parts frustration and resignation, the dad explained he’d been retrenched and wasn’t certain employment was on the horizon in his near future. So he really […] … learn more→
Holiday help! An art expert suggests screen-free things to do in every room of the house
School holidays can feel like a marathon if all the kids want to do is watch TV, play Minecraft or repeatedly ask you for the iPad. There are lots of things you can do inside the house that do not involve a screen. And will help ward off any whines along the lines of: “I’m […] … learn more→
Why the tween years are a ‘golden opportunity’ to set up the way you parent teenagers
The teenage years can be among the trickiest times for a parent. You have been used to being your child’s voice of reason. Then, all of a sudden, your authority is challenged by their peers, social media and huge developmental changes. But the good news is children aged ten to 12 are still more influenced by their […] … learn more→