The winter sports season is about to begin. This means parents will soon find themselves on cold weekends, watching their kids on the sidelines of soccer, netball and footy matches. As they stamp their feet to stay warm, they may find themselves wanting to offer encouragement or guidance. They may also find themselves expressing views […] … learn more→
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‘Watch the ball!’: here’s why some sideline remarks are probably less helpful to your kids than you think
When should you start? How much should you give? How to make sure pocket money teaches your kids financial skills
Giving kids pocket money can be a really challenging decision for families. It raises questions about when to start it, how much to give and whether it should be tied to chores. As a finance researcher and parent, it’s also important to view pocket money as an educational opportunity. You can use it to teach […] … learn more→
Why are my kids good around other people and then badly behaved with me?
Parents may be familiar with this scenario: a child is well behaved at school and polite to their teachers but has a meltdown at home in the afternoon. Or they say please and thank you at a friend’s house but are rude with their family. They follow the rules if they visit a neighbour but […] … learn more→
Why do young children want to play with their parents so much?
Younger children love to ask their parents to play. But when we are very busy, it is often difficult to make ourselves available. Between managing the household, working and finding a little time for themselves, parents don’t have much leeway or energy to play princesses and dragons or soccer ninjas. However, these moments of family play […] … learn more→
Can parents give their children too much attention?
Parents today spend more time with their children than ever before. Yet, at the same time, they worry more than previous generations about doing enough – believing a lack of engagement may harm their child’s future success and wellbeing. This can have negative impacts. Increased social pressures on mothers to be engaged with their children, compared to fathers, […] … learn more→
Is family discipline necessary?
Discipline is a social control mechanism that consists of establishing norms and imposing their compliance. It is one of the highest values in the military field , where the military must obey the orders of his superiors. As a verb, discipline has three meanings : Instruct in a profession by giving lessons. Whip or impose. Make keep discipline. Based on […] … learn more→
Kids driving you crazy? Try these science-backed anger management tips for parents
You’re running late for work, your eight-year-old can’t find the homework they were supposed to have put in their school bag last night, your four-year-old objects to the blue t-shirt you’d prepared and wants the other shade of blue, and then you step on a Lego piece that didn’t get packed away when you asked. […] … learn more→