Knowing of Toddler Tantrums Does Not Make You Automatically Calm in Responding
Helping your toddler through tantrums in a healthy way starts with becoming aware of what is going on in your mind as the tantrum is occurring. Your thoughts convey an emotion and your toddler picks up on this.
How to parent a strong-willed child
After the rude shock that if I wanted to raise both my boys to be their best, I would need to change a lot about the way I parented him, I knew I needed to have better skills to circumvent the constant battles.
Dads, please do better
You have to know with all of your heart how much your child needs you. Not your partner, not other caregivers. YOU. You provide a unique role in your child’s life. A role of security, protection, safety, inspiration, courage and so much more every single day.
Gender Parity and Happier Parenting Go Hand in Hand
We’ve been honing the gender parity conversation for a number of years and data produced by the World Economic Forum in January 2024, indicates it will be 131 years before we resemble anything near gender parity.
How Toxic Thoughts Get Passed Onto Our Children
If no one tells you are doing a good enough job as a parent. And you can’t see how good a job you are actually doing. You will believe you’re not a good enough parent.
The gender pay gap starts in our homes
When the WGEA released their latest reports on the gender pay gap, and then the National Working Families Survey released their latest findings. The disparity between 74% of women feeling stressed juggling work and family, compared to 57% of men, indicates there is an urgent need to address this imbalance.
Parenting a New Generation - The Dance Between Masculine and Feminine
If you’ve never heard of the masculine and the feminine energies, it may sound like a far-out concept.
The hidden gift of a child pushing back
Last night at dinner my children and I were having a conversation.
I screamed at my teen
A couple of weekends ago we went to the beach. We are lucky enough to live in an amazing part of the world and a weekly ocean swim during summer is doable!
Taking dessert away from your child doesn't work. Here's why....
A mum asked whether the way she disciplined her child was okay.
Here’s the scenario and my advice.
How to Measure Your Child's Success
Yesterday my teen son announced his 4th nomination this year, as a finalist in film - 2 national awards and 2 local awards. For four different films. I was bowled over.
Parenting lessons from Taronga Zoo
Parenting is messy. Raising a family is full of complexity. Different personalities under the same roof and parents doing their best to keep everyone thriving and daily family life going.
Teaching Responsibility to Children
We got a note home from school yesterday. It was from my son’s teacher letting us know that he hadn’t completed his homework task and wanted us to work with him to ensure it didn’t happen again.
When your child chooses your partner over you (or vice versa)
Tom and Sally are parents I worked with recently. They have a 2-year-old daughter, Emma.
How to celebrate your child’s achievements for life-long success
My teen came home from school yesterday and said “Mum, a teacher's going to call you.” My mind went racing to, “did he flunk an assignment? Is everything okay?” (this is the problem-solving part of me kicking in) but what came out of my mouth was a neutral, “oh, okay.”
3 Harmful Beliefs That Knock Your Parenting Confidence
Do you sometimes question your ability as a parent? You never know what the next challenge, hurdle, or situation will be, but what you can be confident in is your ability to figure it out.
What to Do When Your Toddler Throws a Tantrum Over Everything
Refusing to eat certain foods, protesting bedtime, resisting getting dressed, or refusing to put on shoes—these are just a few scenarios where toddler tantrums can rear their fiery heads.
5 Ways to Build Trust With Your Child
The fundamental basis of your relationship with your child is trust.
Raising children who want to do good in the world
At dinner with girlfriends on Sunday night, we got to chatting about what enables children to want to do good in the world that doesn’t come at the cost of their inner peace and happiness.