Cyberbullying has been in the news a lot recently, and new legislation coming through will finally give the legal system the means to act. Any digital communication that causes harm or offense will be liable for legal action. Most New Zealand kids have access to the internet every day, often through schools and mobile devices. …
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While there is lots of value in limitiing the number of times you say “No”, there are always times when you need. The way you say “No” makes a big difference to the atmosphere and level of cooperation in your home. “Yes you can, as soon as you’ve tidied up”, or “Sure, straight after dinner” …
Doing discipline well is a common parenting challenge, and it’s not surprising when you consider that every child, and every situation, are so different. Ideally we want the result of discipline to be: a lesson learned, or at least some steps in the right direction everyone still feels good about themselves, and each other, after …
By the time your teenager is ready to leave home, you’ll want to know that they’re a confident budgeter and good with money. Rather than paying for all their small purchases individually, try providing an allowance for the week or month which they must use to cover their own expenses. There’s no better way for them …
Some children can easily recognise and relate to the feelings of others. For some, this can be really challenging. Even if it’s not a natural strength for your child, there is a lot you can do to coach this skill. Weave into your conversations opportunities to reflect on your child’s and other people’s feelings, including …
When someone is sharing something with you, it’s easy to get caught up in ideas of how you are supposed to listen and respond. For example, if your partner is sharing about a problem at work, you might think to yourself: “Oh, I need to figure this out so I can solve the problem.” Or “I …
If mealtimes are stressful in your household because of repeated power struggles over food, this is an area that’s really worth some effort to resolve. Compliance battles do have to be waged from time to time, but it’s important to do everything in your power to make sure that eating doesn’t become one of them. …