My child is swearing. What should I do?
Need to know Swearing is something that most children will be exposed to at some point, whether it is at school, spending time with family […]
Aggression or anxiety?
Need to know: Anxiety doesn’t always look like what you’d expect Anxiety can present itself in unexpected ways, partly because it is based on a […]
Getting out the door on time and without tears
Need to know: Mornings get easier when you understand your child’s needs The struggle to get kids ready in the morning is common in many […]
Is my child’s tic something to be worried about?
Need to know Almost everyone has their certain habits, whether that’s smoothing down your hair, clearing your throat before you speak, or bouncing your leg. […]
Sneaking and hoarding food
Need to know Most developing kids go through phases of eating more than usual and this often accompanies a growth spurt. You may notice that […]
Video games, meltdowns and healthy boundaries
Need to know Kids love to play video games and most parents struggle to limit access, causing endless arguments in many households. Regulating the use […]
Lying – how to deal with it and when to be concerned
Need to know The seriousness and implications of lying changes with a child’s stage of development. Children under 7 often enjoy telling tall tales and […]
Part 2 – Why won’t my child listen to me? – The doing challenge
Need to know You’re now thinking about and trying out some of the strategies for getting your child to “listen” listed in Part 1, but this […]
Part 1 – Why won’t my child listen to me?
Do you have to repeat yourself to your child multiple times only to be ignored time and time again? You are not alone – one […]
Changing your view of oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)
During the early years it is difficult to differentiate between age appropriate behaviour and something more concerning. You’ve probably heard of the terrible twos, threenagers […]