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We need to regulate our angry responses around children

It's important for parents to stay calm and not get too angry too quickly. This helps in handling issues at home effectively. When parents get angry, children might not understand why and it can harm the parent-child relationship. It's best to manage anger by taking a break before addressing the problem, as this shows emotional control and helps maintain a positive relationship with your child.

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Helping your child develop strong emotional intelligence

Here are various simple ways we can help build emotional intelligence in our children.

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Being authentic and honest with your child is the best way forward

Here are six reasons and examples of what honesty and authenticity look like in parenting.

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Be excited for your child as they attend school each day

A school’s environment will have much to offer your child. This blog discusses the positive benefits you can expect from the school.

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Managing our anger around our children

Here are some positive reasons why managing anger well benefits relationships with your child.

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Being a parent is a challenge but also an absolute joy

Six great strategies to help parents see the enjoyable side of parenting.

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Simple suggestions to help build empathy and kindness in your child

Read the blog to find out how to build empathy and compassion in your child.

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Time to remind yourself that being a parent is a wonderful experience

A reminder to cherish the wonders of being a parent.

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Supporting our Upper Primary Students: Encouraging Growth and Independence

Raising teenagers can be a challenge, here are some tips on how to encourage growth and independence.

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Nurturing Emotional Intelligence in Children: Emphasising Emotional Care

Parenting tips on how to emotionally care for and support your child to help nurture their emotional intelligence.

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Nine Proactive Strategies for Fostering Mental Health in Children

Here are nine ways to foster and sustain your child’s mental health and well-being.

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Talking positively to your child makes all the difference.

This blog explores why your communication style is so important to your child and tips to consider.

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Helping the shy, less confident child

For some children, finding their confidence can be a challenge. Here are some ways to build your child’s stamina in this area.

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Keeping perspective on what is important

Time goes so quickly with children, here are a few reminders to cherish the smaller moments.

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Help your child improve their mental capacity

Read for some parenting tips that can help your child improve their mental capacity.

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Can we control everything?

This article discusses controlling a little less and supporting a little more of your child’s sense of personal freedom.

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Watch out for self doubting. It can creep in slowly and stealthily

Here are some parenting tips to consider for your child to boost their self-worth and reduce self-doubting.

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14 easy parenting strategies

Here I have compiled a list of easy-to-apply strategies that can make parenting a little easier and make your child feel more connected to you. We could call them the simple language of parenting.