Toy Guns and Swords: Is Weapons Play Ok?
I like to think of myself as a lover not a fighter, so unsurprisingly I…
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A New Approach To Dealing With Challenging Kids
Methods of discipline used in schools today have come a long way from things like…
Are Big Families Really The Happiest Families?
When I first read about the study saying families with over four kids are happier…
Why Kids Need To Be Allowed To Take Risks
In an increasingly litigious and risk averse culture, the opportunities for our children to engage…
5 Ways To Fit In One-On-One Time With Your Children
Being outnumbered three to one means it can be hard to find time to spend…
How Is Parental Phone Use Impacting Our Kids?
Monitoring and limiting children’s screen time is something as parents we often worry about. However,…
How To Help Your Son Deal With Mean Boys
We are all very familiar with the term “Mean Girls” but it needs to be…
The Pros and Cons of Kids Room Sharing
My boys have predominately shared a bedroom since the youngest was 18 months old. They…
Why Do My Children Behave Better for Other People?
“They were angels,” say the Grandparents. “She’s always so well behaved,” says the Kindy Teacher.…
This Is How Dangerous The Streets Are For Our Kids Today
As I was driving down a local side street during school holidays, I was surprised…