Positive parenting is contributing in the life of your child and building a relationship with them regardless of distance, finances and the relationship with the other parent. Keep in touch and Track your Child’s progress If you are not staying with your child, call, message or regularly visit depending on what your schedule allows and … Continue reading Tips for successful single parenting
Incorporate some of these house rules if you want to raise pleasant, well-mannered, happy and responsible children ... Conversation skills - not interrupting, and being kind and considerate Children will talk over each other all the time; this is because they are naturally competitive: we have all walked into a room to find the children … Continue reading House rules for well mannered children
In between nappy changes, our jobs, the school run, children’s play activities and our need for rest, it is very easy to forget our partner and if that is left to fate for a prolonged time, we may get a well-run home, healthy and happy children, successful careers but lose each other if not ourselves … Continue reading Juggling parenting and romance
For more in-depth and less mechanical conversations with your children, try asking these thought provoking questions. What made you smile today? Can you tell me an example of kindness you saw/showed? Was there an example of unkindness? How did you respond? Does everyone have a friend at recess? What was the book about that your … Continue reading Questions to ask children from school
Caring for a new-born baby brings with it a lot of joy and excitement, but it also comes with sleep deprivation. New borns cannot sleep for 8 hour stretches simply because they have nutritional needs. A new born needs to feed 2 to 4 hourly initially and will wake for feeds at night. In time, their little … Continue reading How to establish good baby sleep habits
Discipline is about helping children learn how to behave appropriately. A good place to start is by setting up a couple of family rules that instill important values. It is not as daunting as it sounds if you start early, they will catch on easily, resist less and behave better. Here is how to use … Continue reading Important Values to teach Children
Some possible Causes of spoilt children Permissive parenting or yes parenting. Over indulging children with material things. Not knowing how to go aboutdisciplining children. Parents who are too tired or overworked to discipline or spend time with children. Making empty threats or being inconsistent with rules. Fear of angering children or damaging their self-esteem. Fear … Continue reading How to unspoil Children
Toddlers are synonymous with temper tantrums, but there are ways you can contain or even prevent an explosive outburst. Actions speak louder than words Do not hit or shout at your child, as they may copy your behaviour, disrespect you and others or, even worse, fear you. It is much more effective to speak calmly … Continue reading 5 Ways to avoid toddler tantrums
Caring for one child is daunting enough for many new parents, and the prospect of having two or more at the same time can seem downright impossible. Here are 5 essential tips on how to care for infant twins all by yourself. Caring for Twins When bathing, dressing babies, changing nappies and feeding them, do … Continue reading How to look after newborn twins alone
Despite your best efforts, at some point your toddler will break the rules and saying no does not always work. Every day, bit by bit, toddlers are mastering new abilities and are exciting to use these skills. It is never fun being the bad guy, but there has to be consequences for bad behavior. Setting … Continue reading Ways to discipline toddlers
