Like anything to do with parenting, there never has been a one size fits all formula, but the one thing I do know, is the person who is closest to their child is in the best position to judge the impact of excessive use and social media.
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You can't do kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it may be too late.
Please be kind to each other.
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Empty Nest Syndrome. This is just another life cycle change, so embrace it and enjoy the freedom, before the boomerangers come back again!
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How has the Olympic games impacted your parenting?
It’s clear all these athletes exhibit growth mindset qualities and traits.
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In this scenario of a child-stranger situation, but with the parents present, it’s never ok to discipline some else’s child. Parenting is the hardest job in the world and we get no training. It’s a complex messy tiring role, and judgement and disapproving looks are never helpful.
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A child who has been smacked knows full well (even if they can’t articulate it) that his or her parent has lost control. One of the fastest ways to lose your children’s respect is through using smacking as a means of discipline.
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There are two types of sensory challenges, and many kids have both. The most common type is oversensitivity, which is what Sam had. He would become easily overwhelmed/ overloaded by the information that come in through his senses. So, he would avoid sensations that he could not tolerate. This is called sensory avoidance.
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This week I’m delivering a parenting talk to a local prep school here in Wimbledon about ‘Creating Happy Motivated Learners’, and one of the issues I’m going to discuss, especially during the school assessment process for the 7+, or 11+, is the danger of parents offer incentives/bribes to their children in exchange for good results. These can take the form of money, i-pads/ gadgets and even the promise of holidays to exotic destinations.
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This is a taboo subject, that most parents struggle to admit and talk about. So I have to ask you a very direct question : have you ever found yourself thinking “I’m not enjoying being a parent”?
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