Building resilience in children helps them to navigate through the everyday ups and downs. It also helps them to cope with significant challenges, loss and difficult experiences. Read on for tips on how to help with building resilience in your children.
Raising confident daughters is a goal most girl mums have. We want our kids to grow up with goals and aspirations that lead them to a successful and thriving future. And we don’t want anything to hold them back! This can be a challenge for parents, if confidence is not something that comes naturally.
We introduced tech-free days twice a week with our kids and saw an instant improvement in behaviour, attitude and the frequency of arguments. This small change to our weekly routine has resulted in many positive benefits. Some of these being unexpected.
Growing up with chores helps children become more responsible. and teaches them how to function in a household where everyone is expected to contribute. The following is a guide to age appropriate chores for kids divided by age group with free printables.
Starting kindergarten or preschool is one of the most important milestones for a child and their parents as well. For some, it will be their first experience of spending time away from mum and dad. If you have a child starting school for the first time, these starting school tips will help prepare them and …
Parents know that love for our children isn’t pulled, stretched and thinned like playdough, it just continues to grow and encompass each new person that joins our family. But kid’s don’t always know this! These sibling gifts from new baby brother or sister can help minimise the insecurities! SEE ALSO: Books about becoming a big …
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Goal setting is such an important habit to have, no matter what stage of life you are at! Goals keep us forward-focused and are the best way to encourage personal growth, which is why goal setting for kids is equally important as it is for adults! SMART goals for kids is a great way to …
Do you dread the before school chaos that erupts every day as you’re all trying to get out the door in time? It can be the worst! Kids dragging their feet and not doing as you ask, or taking 30 minutes just to eat one bowl of cereal. Seriously… tell me my kids aren’t the …
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As a mother of 2 daughters, I know all too well the agony of having hair brushed… at least my eldest sure does make it sound like it’s agonising, with a constant stream of whinging! She has long hair, so of course there are knots from time to time. However, it wasn’t until her younger …
Starting your baby on solids is both an exciting time and a potentially stressful one, as you begin a whole new stage of parenthood and baby development. When you start to transition your baby to solid foods, you want to have the best start possible so the experience is positive for both yourselves as parents …
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When it comes to breastfeeding, there isn’t a lot you really need, however there are some breastfeeding essentials I found great for making the experience easier and more comfortable. MY TOP 5 BREASTFEEDING ESSENTIALS Anyone who has experience with breastfeeding knows that it is not as simple as you expect it to be, and that was …
With a new year about to start, some of you may be preparing for some big changes – personally, financially and in your careers. Going back to work after maternity leave can be a daunting and emotional experience. Not only has your life changed drastically, especially if you are returning to work after your first baby, …
