In just over a week, I’m flying to the United States see my parents for the first time in nearly three years! To say I’m super excited is an understatement! A lot of families have been separated due to the pandemic, especially where we live in in Australia because there are border closures often and… {read more}
Helping Kids Overcome Challenges
5 Stress Less Tips for Settling a Child Into New Activities
Preparation is often the key to having a positive new experience, wouldn’t you agree? When I prepare for a presentation or prepare to go out for dinner with a group of people I don’t know well – rather than just jumping into it without giving myself time to get ready and get in the right… {read more}
6 Ways to Use Finger Puppet Play to Increase Confidence
Young children are facing new situations every day. They often have feelings and reactions to experiences that seem “little” to us but are really “big” to them. Sometimes figuring out what our little ones find scary or funny or interesting is a surprise! Working with our children – trying to understand them and support them –… {read more}
How to Teach Kids to Deal with Bullying
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. – Eleanor Roosevelt It’s a great sentiment but goodness, if only things were that simple, right? Bullying is not a small thing to deal with, no matter what age you are. But children are very vulnerable to bullying because it can influence their self-esteem, confidence, and… {read more}
How to Choose a Child Care Provider + All About Me Free Printable
Choosing child care – what age to start, which place to choose, how many days – was never an easy process for me. First I had to learn all about family day care, long day care centres, kindy programs, and the differences between them. Then there was visiting the various programs and trying to figure… {read more}
10 Practical Tips for Helping Kids Learn New Skills
Children are learning new things every day. It is often exciting but can also be exhausting! I have been trying to be more mindful about encouraging my children to learn new skills lately through using these practical suggestions: Let the kids experiment with lots of different things… music, sport, art and various hobbies included. The… {read more}
The Insidious Role of Disrespect in Violence Against Women… and What You Can Do About It
Many people will agree that violence against women, in any form, is wrong. What people often don’t realise is that the cycle of violence can start with attitudes and beliefs that boys and girls develop as children. Saying things like, “Boys will be boys” or “He did it because he likes you” create and reinforce harmful… {read more}
How to Teach Kids about Gender Differences and Equality
Are you the type of parent that would get their son a doll and/or give their daughter a truck? If so, I’m guessing you gave already considered the importance of raising the next generation to respect gender differences and value equality. As much as I have tried to nurture certain traditionally “feminine” qualities in my… {read more}
