PARENTING TIPS AND ARTICLES
Here we have some articles on solving common parenting issues.
Temper tantrums and how to avoid them - part one
Tantrums are a trademark of the toddler, occurring in 75% of 2 - 4 year olds. So even though they are no surprise, when a tantrum happens, it can be hard to deal with.....Read more
Tantrums are a trademark of the toddler, occurring in 75% of 2 - 4 year olds. So even though they are no surprise, when a tantrum happens, it can be hard to deal with.....Read more
Temper tantrums and how to avoid them- part two
Tantrums are a normal part of child development. Toddlers are testing the boundaries and asserting their independence. How should you deal with it once a tantrum has started?.....Read more
Tantrums are a normal part of child development. Toddlers are testing the boundaries and asserting their independence. How should you deal with it once a tantrum has started?.....Read more
Temper tantrums - throwing up and breath holding - part three
Toddlers soon learn that screaming and crying is a good way of getting attention. However, some toddlers take things a step further. They hold their breath until they go blue in the face or seem to be able to vomit on demand. The thing that will determine whether or not this behaviour continues is how you respond to it.... Read more
Toddlers soon learn that screaming and crying is a good way of getting attention. However, some toddlers take things a step further. They hold their breath until they go blue in the face or seem to be able to vomit on demand. The thing that will determine whether or not this behaviour continues is how you respond to it.... Read more
Beating bedtime battles - part one
Children gain enormous benefit from having a calm bedtime routine. The first step in solving a sleep problem is to establish a calm bedtime routine.... Read more
Children gain enormous benefit from having a calm bedtime routine. The first step in solving a sleep problem is to establish a calm bedtime routine.... Read more
Beating bedtime battles - part two
After you have established a calm bedtime routine, you can try these simple solutions..... Read more
After you have established a calm bedtime routine, you can try these simple solutions..... Read more
Coping with teenagers
Adolescence is a time of rapid growth and change, both physically and emotionally. The brain is undergoing a major growth spurt in the area related to judgement. The process is often characterised by ambivalence, defiance and moodiness..... Read more
Adolescence is a time of rapid growth and change, both physically and emotionally. The brain is undergoing a major growth spurt in the area related to judgement. The process is often characterised by ambivalence, defiance and moodiness..... Read more

