Tag: parenting

In recent times, the talk has been about the rise of the helicopter parent. Most of us are aware that micro-managing our children’s every move...

There’s a reason why toddler tantrums are the stuff of legend. Your child might have been an angel since birth, but at some...

You might want to teach your children empathy. But sometimes they do it for you. Take this example. A little boy was hunched on the restaurant...

How often do the stresses of life make you wish you could take a step back – change things so your world...

A few nights ago, I was watching a dance talent show on television with my daughter. “She’s good,” I commented about one young hopeful....

As I watch my youngest son, Robbie launch his favourite toy car down the garden slide and roar with laughter as it splashes in...

We’ve heard of helicopter parenting and free-range parenting - but here's a new strategy to get your head around. Do you know a parent...

Life’s weird. The trials and tribulations of raising kids are even weirder. I subscribe to the “whatever works for you” philosophy;  after all, parenting...

Last week marked the two-year anniversary of my daughter’s transition. This day every year will be a milestone, not only for her...

The traditional way of things was for kids to grow up, finish school and leave home – either to go on to university or...