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Teach your child to have a go and to be a risk taker

I know it’s hard if there are risks, but, teach your child to have a go and to be a risk-taker. Read on for some advantages of this.

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A few good tips when managing your child.

We are all learning how to parent daily. It keeps evolving as new experiences come our way. Nothing is constant as our children develop and change over the years. Read on for some reflections on what works well when engaging with your child.

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A happy child makes us all feel the joy of youth.

Read on for 5 basic needs to help your child feel content.

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Six important parenting practices with an upbeat approach

Read on for 6 parenting tips to be more positive by involving children, and lightening the idea of control and discipline.

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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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Your child needs your patience as they progress through school

Patience is a vital virtue for parents with children in school, this blog states the reasons why.

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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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The Life giving Power of Politeness: Why Teaching Good Manners Boosts Your Child's Education!

Read about how politeness and manners are so important to implement in your child's upbringing.

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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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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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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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Keep our children active and physical

This article is a reminder of the importance of keeping our children active daily.

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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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Now after Mother's Day what is there to celebrate?

Here is some post-Mother’s Day positive reminders about motherhood.

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Poor behaviour can get you down - 9 ways to better manage

Here are nine tips to better respond when poor behaviour interferes with you and your child’s relationship.

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What about our so-called underachievers?

Here are some reflections to help your child if they feel they are underachieving: