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14/09/21
Time outs are often suggested as gentle alternatives to more punitive discipline strategies like spanking or yelling. They are considered by many to be an effective and...
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26/08/21
To my child’s early childhood educator, I have known the saying “it takes a village” for as long as I can remember. And yet, in the busyness and rush of my world,...
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19/08/21
One of the most frequent questions I get from parents is “How do I get my children to listen to me?” And many of them are surprised when I tell them they are...
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12/08/21
Before I became a parent, I was gifted with the opportunity of working with young children for many years. Now, I wouldn’t go as far as to say that I was...
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23/07/21
When I was a little girl, I hold a very clear memory of planning (alongside my two younger sisters), a “breakfast in bed” for my mum’s birthday. As it goes with...
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13/07/21
As a society, we tend to place a lot of value on the concept of gratitude. And as parents, many of us try to encourage our children to feel grateful for what they have....