Mastering the art of sharing: A parent’s guide to raising generous children
The societal pressure to have a “good” child is immense, but are we really teaching them what it means to be generous and considerate, or are we just enforcing compliance?
Be Gentle with yourself and your child
The societal pressure to have a “good” child is immense, but are we really teaching them what it means to be generous and considerate, or are we just enforcing compliance?
Teaching kids to manage their own screen time is empowering. If I want my son to learn to make good decisions and regulate himself, including his use of screens, then I need to let him make decisions in the first place. I sit down together and decide on screen limits, making sure he’s part of the conversation.
Think gentle parenting means never saying “no”? Think again! Gentle parenting and permissive parenting are often confused, but understanding the key differences in these parenting styles can transform your approach to raising confident and caring children.
Physical and mental well-being for parents is not a fad and it’s not selfish — it’s necessary for creating a nurturing, supportive and gentle parenting environment for both you and your children.
This month, I’m talking about consent. The 30th of November marks the International Day of Consent #InternationalDayofConsent2023. And I am honoured to be a guest on Jenn Wilson from Irregular Jenn’s I Do Consent podcast, where we will chat over two episodes about consent in parent-child relationships, and how parents can influence not only their …
I’ve worked with parents whose first question is “how do I get my child to do what I ask?” in some form or other. One of the greatest shift into peaceful parenting is moving from “how do I get my child to do what I ask” to “what do I need right now?” – the …
“Being a mother is learning about strengths you didn’t know you had and dealing with fears you never knew existed.” – Linda Wooten Managing children’s expectations during summer holidays while needing to work can be challenging, but it’s essential to create a positive and fulfilling experience for them. Here are five tips to help you …
Parenting is a challenging yet immensely rewarding journey. It requires patience, empathy, and a deep commitment to fostering a harmonious relationship with our children. As a gentle/peaceful parent myself – and early follower of Dr. Laura Markham, who coined the term peaceful parenting – as well as a now certified parenting coach with the Jai …