by Danielle Barfoot | independence, parenting, relationships, romance, romance, teens |
The prospect of your child wanting to date is a little unnerving – what if they get hurt, are manipulated, get in over their head, or have their heart broken? Yet as uncomfortable or scary as it may feel, dating is a normal, healthy, and necessary part of any young adult’s emotional development. In fact, romantic relationships are a major developmental milestone.
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by Carol Surya | behaviour, communication, emotions, independence, siblings |
It helps to remember that because children are still developing, they are more vulnerable to any big change (i.e. like starting ‘big’ school, moving homes, cities, the birth of a sibling). Big changes (especially if not prepared for) may easily show up in negative behaviours and/or affect their emotional security (foundation).
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by Mia Von Scha | child development, independence, parenting |
Our children will not succeed from extra lessons, or never falling over, or having us at their beck and call every minute. They will learn success by emulating us and seeing that we’ve made it through some pretty tough times and we’re still OK.
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by Mia Von Scha | child, independence |
I recently heard about a mother who was quite literally still wiping her child’s bum at the age of eight. I was horrified. Now when I have such a strong judgemental reaction to any trait that I come across in another I like to look and see where I might be doing that too.
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by Michelle Carnegie | child, independence |
By Michelle Carnegie, freelance writer, author, health and fitness blogger, marathon runner and most importantly Chief Mama to superheroes Roxy and Zack. It was only their third day back at preschool when in the car on the way there she said; “Mommy, I’m walking into...Read more