When I first became aware of the little impact this word has, it threw me. I had no idea how often I was using it, and how often it left me feeling more frustrated and annoyed. The awareness of this word can have a huge impact on the words you choose to guide and teach (discipline) your child. It is…
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You wake to the day, with the energy of a small turtle. And to top it off, the children are fighting in the lounge room over who is playing with what first and then there is the ‘not too much food in the fridge for breakfast scenario’ happening in your head. And that’s before the day begins… Sound familiar? As…
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Almost everywhere we turn on social media we are being encouraged and reminded of the importance mindfulness. Mindfulness is not just the latest buzz and most certainly is not a mere trend. Mindfulness has been around for a very long time and I believe it has become impossible to ignore the research that continues to show and share the benefits…
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Parent Talk System with Kerry Spina (Parent Educator and Certified Parent Talk Trainer). “Choices are a powerful tool which allow parents to set reasonable limits for their children while, at the same time, promoting independence and healthy self-esteem.” Sarah Knapp We hear all too often in the Positive Parenting circles that choices are vital to a child’s developing self-esteem and…
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Positive Parenting means all things to all parents. It is not one size fits all. Sometimes it is referred to as gentle guidance or positive discipline. The commonalities, however, in most people’s approach to positive parenting is that it actively avoids punishment and control. Instead it leans more towards connection to cultivate cooperation, empathy and natural cause and effect of our…
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