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Family values are not old-fashioned
When people speak about family values it can seem sometimes quaint and mundane. But values are the things we base our lives on and out of which our children’s character is built. Do you remember being sent back to say sorry for saying something mean, or your parents going back to pay the man at …
The anxious child
Is your child a worry wart? Do you find yourself constantly reassuring, cajoling, and coaxing your child? Are they expert at avoiding new experiences? It’s natural for parents to try and reassure their anxious child and to find themselves doing so repeatedly. But unfortunately, when parents are constantly reassuring, it can often have the unwanted …
Disciplining other people’s children
Imagine this: another child – not your own – pushes your child away from the slide. How about a small visitor who insists on walking around your house with a glass of bright orange juice; a little troupe of four-year olds (yours included) who start running around in circles in your living room, or a …
Mind your manners
Have you ever been horrified by the way your children speak? Are you constantly reminding your kids to be polite and say “hello”, “please” and “thank you”? Is a lack of respect, shouting and bad language turning your family environment into a war zone? Parenting author and time management/life balance educator Karyn Riley offers simple …
